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Mark Merlett Trail

The Mark Merlett Trail at Florence Keller Regional Park in Crescent City, California is an easy 0.5-mile loop trail that runs through the northern section of the park while passing through an ancient Redwood Grove.

This trail is rated as easy with a semi-paved, mostly-flat, surface. The Trailhead can be found close to the Helga Burns Trail, so be sure to check out that small loop while you're here too. This trail is great for people of all ages and hiking abilities.

Parking: Parking can be found in various lots or at a reserved campsite at the park.

Camping: Camping is allowed at Florence Keller Regional Park - the park has a couple dozen campsites for $15/night. Visitors are allowed to camp at the park for up to 5 nights per year per the park's reguations. The park also has 14 RV campsites for $20/night.

Facilities: There's one small restroom available at the park. If you're planning on camping, there are no showers available.

Pets: Dogs are allowed is leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.

Biking: Biking is permitted, but be careful of the hikers along the short trails in the park.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Mark Merlett Trail is a short, easy, and mostly flat 0.5-mile loop that passes through an ancient Redwood Grove, suitable for all ages and hiking abilities.
  • Florence Keller Regional Park offers camping (both standard and RV) for a fee, but facilities are limited to one restroom and no showers.
  • Dogs are allowed on the trail if leashed and waste is properly disposed of, and biking is permitted with caution for hikers.
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Distance
0.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
15 min
Elev. Gain
139'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 09, 2019
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
105'
Ascent
139'
Descent
121'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Camping
Water Source
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.80698, -124.149941
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.806432, -124.150581

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)
Poison Ivy or Poison Oak

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Semi-Paved

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