Nickerson Ranch Trail

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0.7 mile 1.1 kilometer point to point
86% Runnable
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 275' 84 m
Descent: -84' -26 m
High: 366' 111 m
Low: 169' 52 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 10% (6°)
Max Grade: 135% (53°)

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“Duck into the redwood forest off Howland Hill Road on this trail that winds around Mill Creek.”

— Zander Göpfert

Features River/Creek · Wildlife

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This moderate trail features exemplary scenes of primeval redwood forest while illustrating how the plant life changes as you get closer to Mill Creek. The relationship between the forest and creek is clear, and in a number of spots you can see where big redwoods have fallen over and now contribute to habitats for young fish in the creek.

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Land Manager: California State Parks - North Coast Redwoods District

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The Nickerson Ranch Trail traverses beautiful, verdant forests.

The Nickerson Ranch Trail traverses beautiful,…

The Nickerson Ranch Trailhead on Howland Hill Road is marked by this sturdy sign.

The Nickerson Ranch Trailhead on Howland Hill R…

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