California Coastal Trail - Arcata

California Coastal Trail - Arcata is a 21.4 km Local Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

Covering 21.4 km, this demanding trail is best tackled by experienced walkers in good condition. Budget roughly 4 hours and 46 minutes or consider splitting it across two days.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Follow the CCT waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.