We have the tallest trees on
the planet!

Hiking in Humboldt County is magnificent!

Many of our best hiking opportunities exist within our state parks. Here are three of them:

The third largest of the California State Parks is here in Humboldt County and the Eel River flows right through it. Humboldt Redwoods State Park includes a wide ranging collection of ecosystems along with the world's largest remaining old growth redwood forest. This park is only a 20 to 30 minute drive from Eel River Brewing Company. Hiking in Humboldt County opportunities in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park include more than 100 miles of trails, with all different levels of difficulty. Some are also available for bicycling and horseback riding. Swimming, boating and fishing on the Eel River complement the complex of trails in Humboldt Redwoods. Founder's Grove Nature Trail and Rockefeller Loop are two of the popular paths, featuring huge, ancient redwood trees and easy easy trails to hike. The park also features an excellent visitor center, picnic and day use areas and various guided hikes and activities. Access to Humboldt Redwoods State Park is convenient, along the Avenue of the Giants in southern Humboldt County.

Another great hiking in Humboldt County adventure its at Patricks Point State Park. Patrick's Point State Park is right on the coast about a 45 minute drive north of Eel River Brewing Company. While this is the heart of Redwood Country, Patrick's Point also has thick stands of red alder, fir, pine, hemlock and spruce along with beautiful meadows, wild flowers and ferns everywhere. The coast line is exciting and diverse, with rocky cliffs rising over the ocean, beautiful sandy beaches and tide pools. Sea lion and whale sightings are common and the sunsets are unforgettable. Patrick's Point offers a visitor center, picnic areas and campgrounds. Other attractions include a Native American plant garden and a recreated Yurok village. The hiking trails total six miles and feature many amazing views of the ocean and the forest. Ceremonial Rock, Wedding Rock, Lookout Rock and Agate Beach are among the popular trail destinations.

One more great hiking in Humboldt County adventure can be had at Humboldt Lagoons State Park. About an hour's drive north of Eel River Brewing Company, Humboldt Lagoons State Park encompasses a rich marshland habitat, excellent for hiking, boating and bird watching. Early last century Dry Lagoon was drained for agricultural purposes, but now it's gone back to nature, with an abundant variety of wildlife. Hiking opportunities include a three mile coastal trail and six miles of beaches where agate hunting, whale watching, birding and general beach combing are popular activities. A former restaurant and motel has been remodeled and now serves as the Visitor Center and bookstore.

After a day of world-class hiking in Humboldt County, either along our awesome coastline and through our ancient forests, you'll be more than ready to visit Eel River Brewing Company's Tap Room and Grill in Fortuna for a cold pint of award winning organic beer and a great meal...cheers!