Tolowa Dunes Trail

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Distance:
2.7 Miles / 4.3 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
1 hour, ~21 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Tolowa Dunes State Park
Town:
Crescent City, California
Directions:
41.796741, -124.22361
Added:
August 12, 2019
Updated:
August 13, 2019
By:
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VanDemanJr
42 '

Total Change
57 '

Ascent
57 '

Descent
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The Tolowa Dunes Trail at Tolowa Dunes State Park in Crescent City, California is an easy 2.7-mile out-and-back trail that leads north to the ocean shore and back to parking.

This hike begins by following Sand Hill Road and continues north along the sandy trail. Roughly 0.5-miles from the trailhead, Sand Hill Road technically ends and the trail continues on. The trail also includes interpretive signs for hikers to learn about the landscape and settlers who once lived here.

This trail is lightly trafficked and is a great trail for families and hikers of all skill levels.

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

Parking: Parking can be found at the coordinates provided and there's enough room for a handful of vehicles.

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  1. Parking

    41.796741, -124.22361
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  2. Main Trailhead

    41.796348, -124.223708
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2.7 miles / 4.3 km
Trail added
August 12, 2019
Hiked on
August 12, 2019
Updated on
August 13, 2019
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