Russian Gulch State Park
Russian Gulch
A state park north of town. The Fern Canyon Trail leads to an 11-meter waterfall, and along the coast a collapsed sea cave called the Devil's Punch Bowl.
The Fern Canyon Trail follows the creek. Its first section is paved and suitable for bicycles, and a round trip of about 10 km reaches a waterfall deep in the forest. The Devil's Punch Bowl on the headland is a collapsed sea cave, where you can watch seawater churn from above ground when the waves surge. The small cove is good for diving and tidepool exploration. A day parking pass costs about US$10.
Opening hours
About 08:00 until sunset
Nearby sights
- Mendocino Village Historic District
- Big River Beach
- Kelley House Museum
- Mendocino Headlands State Park
- Temple of Kwan Tai
- Point Cabrillo Light Station
- Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
- Van Damme State Park