Cadra Point Loop Trail

After our hike at Enderts Beach, we drove back into Crescent City and made a quick stop at the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center.  Although the gift shop was closed, we were able to view the various mammal rehabilitation enclosures & talk to a volunteer who took the time to tell us about the current occupants, answered our questions, and even took a picture for us.

One of the current occupants at the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center

The center is run entirely by volunteers and donations with 100% of those donations used to feed the animals. On their website there is a link which allows a percentage of any purchase on Amazon.com to be donated to their facility.

Driving northwest out of Crescent City, we soon arrived at the Lake Earl Wildlife Area.  Along with Tolowa Dunes State Park and Point St. George Heritage Area,  these three areas make up the Tolowa Coast Trails.

Besides the numerous trails available to hike, these areas feature a campground, canoe & kayaking access on some of the lagoons and lakes, and trails for horse riding or bicycling. Check out their website for more information and a map.

We hiked the Cadra Point Loop Trail, a 4.2 mile loop.

Although there were side trails to viewpoints along the Lake Earl Coastal Lagoon, most were overgrown with tall weeds/grass so we opted to stick with the main trail.  The trail itself is still being developed and currently consists of two tire ruts through the fields.

The Cadra Point Loop Trail

Since we stayed on the main loop trail, we did not get a real good view of Lake Earl or Lake Tolowa, but we did get great views of the McLaughlin Pond and Beaver Pond.

McLaughlin pond view from the trail

Beaver Pond covered with lilypads

It was a nice hike but very warm since the sunshine was still out in full force. As we finished the loop it brought to an end our hiking for this trip.  In three days we had hiked 7 different trails totaling almost 25 miles with countless incredible sights and views.  That's why we love to hike!!

Now it was time to head back into Crescent City for Dutch Bros iced coffee and more Jacuzzi time!  Yes hiking is rough but it does have benefits!

Trekking Together
Glenn & Carol (& Maggie too)