Verdant nature reserve reaching from the Pacific ocean beach to the inland hills. This trailhead connects with both sides of the reserve, separated by the Coastal Hwy 1. It offers picnic and bathroom facilities, as well as information panels with maps and natural history.

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November 19, 2021

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Nice park on the coast with trails to a beach at the river mouth, others along the water, and more into the uplands, as well as a campground with lots of space and shaded sites, and a nice day use area at the trailhead with picnic tables and restroom.

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November 28, 2023

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Jug Handle State Natural Reserve is a state park unit in California, United States, that preserves a series of marine terraces, each exhibiting a different stage of ecological succession. It is located on California State Route 1 north of the village of Caspar, five miles (8 km) equidistant between the towns of Mendocino and Fort Bragg. The 776 hectare park (314 ha) was founded in 1976

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1. Big River Beach – Mitchell Creek Headlands loop from Mendocino

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Location: Caspar, Mendocino County, California, United States

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