Arcata Community Forest
Urban second-growth redwood forest next to campus, with free trails for walking, running and mountain biking.
The Arcata Community Forest is one of the earliest urban-owned forests in the United States to be managed sustainably. It sits on the hillside east of Humboldt State University, covers about 900 hectares, and is mainly second-growth redwood. A network of about 15 km of trails starts from the Redwood Park entrance, passing lush ferns, and some sections allow mountain biking. It is ideal for those who lack time to visit the national parks and want to experience redwood forest nearby.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Arcata Plaza
- Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Carson Mansion
- Old Town Eureka
- Sequoia Park Zoo
- Samoa Cookhouse
- Moonstone Beach
- Trinidad Head