16 Things to do near Orick, CA
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Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail
Orick, California
2.5 miles NEA short, quiet 1.5-mile round-trip trail through towering redwoods at 1,200 feet, often in the clouds, dedicated to Lady Bird Johnson by President Nixon in 1969.
Hike
Fern Canyon
Orick, California
7.9 miles NA lush, fern-draped canyon in Prairie Creek Redwoods featured in Jurassic Park — just 1 mile of trail with stream crossings, elk on the 8-mile dirt road approach, and a vault toilet at the trailhead.
Hike
Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay
McKinleyville, California
22.0 miles SA 5-basket private disc golf course at the US Coast Guard Air Station in McKinleyville — only accessible to Coast Guard personnel.
Disc Golf
Arcata Skatepark
Arcata, California
28.2 miles SA skatepark in Arcata, California — details are minimal, but it's on the map for local skaters.
Skateboard
The Redwood Curtain at Humboldt State University
Arcata, California
28.6 miles SA disc golf course threading through redwood and fern forest behind Humboldt State University — tight, narrow fairways with more board-feet of timber per hole than any course in the world.
Disc Golf
Humboldt State University
Arcata, California
29.0 miles SNarrow fairways thread through the redwood and fern forest behind Humboldt State — claimed to have more board-feet of timber per hole than any course in the world.
Disc Golf
Oak Bottom River Access
Somes Bar
32.0 miles EFree Klamath National Forest gravel bar on the Wild and Scenic Salmon River near Somes Bar, across the road from Six Rivers' Oak Bottom Campground.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Big Rock Day Use Area & River Access
Willow Creek
32.3 miles SEBig Rock is a free Six Rivers National Forest day-use access on the Trinity River in Willow Creek, used for swimming, picnicking, fishing and floating. No lifeguard, cold spring flows and strong current around the rock.
Kayak, Swim
Steelhead Disc Golf Course at Creekside
Willow Creek, California
32.6 miles SEA charming, shady disc golf course next to Willow Creek in Willow Creek, CA — large oaks, a short trail to swimming in the Trinity River, and a playground nearby.
Disc Golf
Beachfront Park Disc Golf Course
Crescent City, California
32.9 miles NA lightly wooded multi-use park course with modest elevation, a variety of tee surfaces, and ceramic basket arrows pointing you to each next tee — maps online and posted on site.
Disc Golf
Joe Hamilton Elementary
Crescent City, California
33.3 miles NBeginner-friendly holes weaving through trees and open space, with short 200–300' fairways perfect for approach practice — free to play after school hours.
Disc Golf
Cooper Gulch
Eureka, California
33.8 miles SMainly wooded with some open shots — short but challenging free disc golf in the redwood country of Eureka, California.
Disc Golf
Forks River Access
Hiouchi
35.3 miles NFree Forest Service day-use access at the confluence of the South Fork and the Smith River near Hiouchi, with short paths to sand and pebble beaches, cliff pools and the Second Bridge swim spot.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
College of the Redwoods
Eureka, California
41.3 miles SA moderately challenging campus course with holes from 198 to 402 feet, a balance of left and right turns, some elevation, and both open and tree-lined fairways.
Disc Golf
Clear Creek
Happy Camp, California
42.9 miles NECrystal-clear pools in a beautiful, secluded canyon near Happy Camp — two swimming areas, the second with slightly easier access, and light crowds all summer.
Swim
Elk Creek Holes
Happy Camp, California
48.2 miles NEThese swimming holes are found along the Elk Creek. If willing to hike around and explore, there are several different spots that visitors can stop and take a swim.
Swim
