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Eureka, California
Kayak, Mountain Bike, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Rainforest Exploration, Water Activities
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Berkeley, CA 94710
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Join us on a five-day otherworldly adventure into northwest California’s kingdom of giants. Explore the secluded habitats of majestic redwoods, towering more than 350 feet over hushed forest floors and whose sapling figures took root up to two millennia ago. Hike through a fern-laced slot canyon, ride past rolling farmland and paddle across a pristine lagoon, home to abundant birdlife. There’s plenty of time to swim in rivers, enjoy wild north coast beaches and relax in these peaceful surroundings that make you feel right at home. From off-the-beaten-track national and state parks to rugged Pacific shoreline, discover this regal region by foot, bike and kayak, savoring tranquil nights beside coastal meadows and beneath ancient canopies.
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At Redwood National Park the natural history of the mighty redwood comes to life at the ocean-side visitor center Bike along a spectacular parkway beneath old-growth redwoods and lush vegetation Enjoy a morning pedal through coastal forest and along the windswept Pacific Hike through a fern-laced slot-canyon before biking back to our campground at the edge of a wide prairie—keeping an eye out for elk along the way—or head back to the campground via an old-growth hiking trail.
Before arriving in Humboldt State Park, grab a paddle and head into Big Lagoon by kayak for an up-close look at the regions’ abundant birdlife Bike along the Avenue of Giants to our campground beneath an ancient redwood canopy Hike at Founder’s Grove amid some of the planet’s oldest residents, growing to 40-story heights Up for some extra riding? Opt to bike a loop on desolate single-tracks and fire-roads From Scotia, pedal along rolling farm-studded hills to the quaint town of Ferndale.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
Seeking out a quiet, relaxing vacation where getting in touch with mother nature is your biggest priority? A trip to the redwood empire allows for just that, a great get-away that takes you to a natural wonderland where you can reconnect with all of the majesty that mother nature can offer.Regional Manager, California
For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the California tour experts. For multisport tours in USA, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our USA multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA walking and hiking tours click here.
Elk Prairie Redwood State Park & Redwood National Park (2 nights): This tranquil campground nestles in next to a large open prairie where the ocher grasses are often visited by grazing elk.
Humboldt State Park (2 nights): Set beside a small creek in the shadows of old-growth redwoods, this north coast gem is considered one of the best kept secrets in California.
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Please note that the biking on this trip is done on mountain bikes and follows rough roads with a few sections of trail riding.
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
