Humboldt Bay Trail & the Great Redwood Trail

The Humboldt Bay Trail is a network of paved paths connecting the communities around Humboldt Bay. (See map below.)  Efforts are actively underway to complete a continuous 14-mile, non-motorized trail from central Arcata to the southern end of Eureka, with future phases south to College of the Redwoods. This trail will increase road safety, provide a low-cost travel alternative, expand recreational opportunities, improve community livability, and promote active, healthy transportation. The trail is being constructed in phases by the cities of Eureka and Arcata, and Humboldt County, with support from Caltrans, the Great Redwood Trail Agency (formerly North Coast Railroad Authority), California Coastal Conservancy, and many other entities. 

 

Construction on the four miles of the “Humboldt Bay Trail South” Project, which extends from the Target store near Eureka Slough north to the Bracut Industrial Park near Bayside Cutoff, begins in May 2023! That's Bike Month--how fitting!  For additional information, visit http://www.humboldtgov.org/1923/Humboldt-Bay-Trail

 

The County of Humboldt has secured grant funds for preliminary trail planning for the envisioned continuation of the Humboldt Bay Trail from Eureka south to College of the Redwoods. Planning is slated for May/June to December 2023.  (See previous planning work: Eureka-Scotia Trail Corridor Assessment (2016).)

 

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The Great Redwood Trail links:

 

The Great Redwood Trail Master Planning Process (kicked-off in October 2022) https://greatredwoodtrailplan.org/

 

"Assessment of the North Coast Railroad Authority & Viability of a Great Redwood Trail" (background report prepred by State agencies for the State Legislature).