Myrtle Creek Botanical Trail

The Myrtle Creek Botanical Trail begins by climbing a short distance to where it turns to follow a historic mining ditch for about half a mile to Myrtle Creek. Interpretive signs along the trail tell you about the plants, geology and mining history of the area.

Directions

From Crescent City: Drive north on Highway 101 and take the Highway 199 off ramp. After driving about 7 miles on Highway 199 you will pass the store and Chevron Station in the town of Hiouchi. About a mile past Hiouchi, watch for the paved pullout on the right side just before the the bridge over Myrtle Creek. A Call Phone Station sits at one end of the pullout. The trailhead is on the other side of the road. Traffic moves fast so be extra cautious when crossing Highway 199.

Total one way distance of the trail is a little more than a half mile. The numbers indicate interpretive signs that tell you about the botany and mining history seen along the trail. About half way up the trail, a foot path goes down hill from the main trail to a flat area where a historic mining camp was once located.

Caution: The trail goes over several wooden foot bridges that can be slippery when wet.

Map of interpretive signs on the Myrtle Creek Botanical Trail, Redwood Highway 199, Smith River National Recreation Area, Crescent City, northwest California Klamath Mountain coast.

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