McArthur Creek Loop Trail
This is a 14-mile loop suitable for hiking or horseback riding.
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McArthur Creek Loop Trail Details
This horse trail also offers great hiking if you're up for a long trek. Starting at the Orick Rodeo Grounds, it snakes through redwood and alder forests, mostly in logged areas but now and then through a patchwork of stunning old growth. There are no especially steep sections of trail, but it can get muddy and overgrown. It is possible to shorten the hike to seven miles by taking the Ridge Loop, also open to horses. The full loop is more of a lollipop shape, climbing and descending the ridges on either side of McArthur Creek twice, with a third ascent and drop back down to the starting point. Don't expect a flat hike, but the grade is very reasonable. You can access Elam Horse Camp from the east side of the McArthur Creek Loop.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
14.1 mile
Estimated time
7 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around McArthur Creek Loop Trail
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Elam Horse Camp Loop
Access a backcountry equestrian camp via a system of horse trails.
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44 Loop Trail
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Tall Trees Trail
The Tall Trees Trail winds throughout a remote lowland redwood grove.
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Redwood Creek Trail
Redwood Creek is a long and, at times, remote, trail that offers multi-day options for hikers.
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Lady Bird Johnson Grove
This grove of redwoods is at a higher elevation than most offering more clouds and mist
