Arcata Plaza – Humboldt Bay Trail loop from Azalea State Natural Reserve

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Arcata Plaza – Humboldt Bay Trail loop from Azalea State Natural Reserve

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Arcata Plaza – Humboldt Bay Trail loop from Azalea State Natural Reserve

03:09

54.8km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.0 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.81 km

Arcata Plaza

Highlight • Settlement

The Plaza, with its lawns and flowerbeds, is the social and commercial center of Arcata.

Charming shops selling locally handcrafted goods, sporting goods, boutiques, and restaurants line the Plaza and the streets beyond.

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8.72 km

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlight • Natural

Arcata Marsh was once a landfill and lumber mill site, now it's a mix of wetlands and walking trails, great for birdwatching or just clearing your head. You’ll spot egrets, …

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12.0 km

Humboldt Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stretching approximately 6.5 miles along the bay's shoreline, the trail passes by salt marshes and sand dunes. Interpretive signs add some nice context about the area’s natural and cultural history. …

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20.7 km

Pink Lady Villa & Historic Carson Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic wooden villas of the timber barons era

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21.5 km

Arkley Center for Performing Arts

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1920, the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts - originally called the Sweasey Theater - is a historic theater in downtown Eureka. The building is described as "eclectic" …

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21.7 km

Old Town Eureka

Highlight • Settlement

Eureka’s charming Old Town showcases beautifully preserved Victorian-era architecture, now home to great restaurants, cozy bookstores, and unique shops. The Clarke Historical Museum, housed in the historic Bank of Eureka …

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