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Gold Bluffs Trail
This section of the coastal trail is great for hiking, biking, and camping.
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Gold Bluffs Trail Details
The Gold Bluffs section of the California Coastal Trail is open to biking as well as hiking. The north trailhead is on Coastal Drive 1.5 miles from Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, and the south trailhead is on Davison Road just past the Gold Bluffs Beach entrance station. The hike is very steep at first, leading down to the beach, but then levels out and become an easy hike or bike ride. At the bottom of the initial descent is Carruthers Cove, a secluded beach. The trail leads to Ossagon Camp, where backcountry camping is possible, as well as the Gold Bluffs Beach campground.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
9.6 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Parks Around Gold Bluffs Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gold Bluffs Trail
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Skunk Cabbage Trail
Follow this section of the California Coastal Trail for a tour of several ecosystems as well as a scenic overlook.
1.7 mi away
Steelow Creek Trail
The Steelow Creek Trail allows biking and connects to Davison Road and the Davison Trail.
1.9 mi away
Gold Bluff Beach
Gold Bluffs Beach has a picnic area, campground, and a secluded stretch of sand.
1.9 mi away
Gold Bluffs Beach
Gold Bluffs Beach has a picnic area and campground and is a perfect place to watch the sun set over the ocean.
1.9 mi away
Gold Bluffs Campground
Gold Bluffs Campground is the only park campground located along the coast.
