From Rails to Trails: The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail | KCET
From Rails to Trails: The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail runs some 18 miles from Castroville to Pacific Grove passing through Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and downtown Monterey. Thousands of residents, visitors and commuters use the trail every day but this popular segment of the California Coastal Trail almost didn’t happen. In the possession of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company for almost a century, the land was initially slated for major development until the newly formed California Coastal Commission stepped in and preserved both the trail and the coastline for future generations to enjoy.
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Along the Crescent City Harbor Trail, visitors can see two historic lighthouses, monitor the ocean for marine life and watch fishing boats enter the harbor.
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What started as 157-acres of old-growth redwoods in 1925 has expanded into what is today the 31,000-acre Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park.
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The Humboldt Bay Trail is a network of shared-use trails that will eventually connect the two largest cities in Humboldt County.
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MacKerricher State Park has something for everyone, from world famous Glass Beach to a repurposed logging trestle that is today a recreational bridge.
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The tragedy at Crescent City, CA not only led to better protective measures, but forged a bond with Rikuzentakata, a Japanese city that was also recovering from the 2011 tsunami disaster.
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Del Norte County nurtures excellent camping experiences at the profusely-forested edge of California.
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From historic trails through secluded forests to loops that offer vistas of remarkable sea stacks, Del Norte County is a vital destination for hikers seeking a rare California.
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Can restoration efforts fix the mistakes of the past?
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For over 20 years, Humboldt Bay residents have been chasing the dream of a complete 14-mile trail around the Bay. They have four miles to go.
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Sleep, dream and recreate at these five campgrounds that grace Humboldt's northern kingdom.
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