Del Norte County, California
189 hiking trails · 21parks & campgrounds · 8 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Del Norte County, California
Del Norte County is home to 189 mapped hiking trails and 21 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 8 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Del Norte County
Up to 210 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Del Norte County
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Sample Parks in Del Norte County
Sample Trails in Del Norte County
Hiking guides for California
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Del Norte 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.