Humboldt County, California
1,001 hiking & walking trails · 52parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 37 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Humboldt County, California
Humboldt County is home to 1,001 mapped hiking trails and 52 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 37 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Humboldt County
Up to 252 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Humboldt County
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13 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Humboldt County
Sample Trails in Humboldt County
Curated Guides for Humboldt County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Humboldt County, California?
Yes — we have 1,001 mapped hiking and walking trails in Humboldt County, California, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Humboldt County, California?
Bell Swamps Trail near Willow Creek is rated hard — the toughest classification among Humboldt County, California's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Humboldt County, California for families?
2nd Road near Mckinleyville is one of the best family picks in Humboldt County, California — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Humboldt County, California?
Each of the 1,001 trails in Humboldt County, California has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Humboldt County, California?
Humboldt County, California has 52 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (16 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Humboldt County, California?
Yes — 2 of Humboldt County, California's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND with 24 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Humboldt County, California?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across California for more options beyond Humboldt County, California.
Hiking guides for California
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Humboldt County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in California, Ranked
California's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichCalifornia's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten California trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in California
Ten gentle, well-marked California trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in California
California's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in California
Federal parks and recreation areas in California ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in California: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
California's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.