Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail
Mendocino Headlands State Park, Mendocino County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Mendocino Headlands State Park, Mendocino County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 453 ft (138 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 10 min
- High point
- 79 ft (24 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Portuguese Beach 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Emmy Lou Packard Plaque 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Cave: Mendocino Point Blow Hole 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail
How long is Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail?
Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail is 3 mi (4.8 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 10 min. It climbs 453 ft (138 m) in total, up to a high point of 79 ft (24 m).
How hard is Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail?
Parking at the start. 11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail?
Luna Trattoria, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Corners of the Mouth Food Co-Op, 0.3 mi (0.4 km).
Is this a good week for Mendocino Headlands Bluff Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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