Here Are 5 Of The Most Refreshing Waterfront Trails You Can Take In Northern California
By Christy Articola|Published February 02, 2023
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
If you’re looking for some beautiful and memorable waterfront trails, Northern California is full of them. Whether you want to walk along the beach, along the shore of a river or a lake, or dip your toes in a reservoir, this area has it all. Check out these five great trails for starters, but the possibilities are truly endless in the Golden Gate State. Get out there and enjoy it!
1. Endert's Beach via California Coastal Trail; Redwood National Park
Enderts Beach Road, Enderts Beach Rd, Crescent City, CA, USA
Let's start with a very good one - this is one of the best waterfront trails in California or anywhere. It's rated moderate, but it's rather easy, actually, and its only 1.3 miles in length.
The views that you see on this trail will stay with you forever. The trail goes along a high cliff but eventually descends to a perfect beach. You'll love this one.
This trail will take you right to the beach. On the way, you'll pass beautiful fields of wildflowers. You can bring your dog as long as you keep him or her on a leash.
The trail is moderately challenging, but worth it. It's great for biking or hiking, and this area is also excellent for kayaking if you brought one along.
There’s so much to see and enjoy in Northern California. These waterfront trails are just a start! In Northern California, there’s something amazing around every corner. These trails are proof.