Hammond Trail

The Hammond Coastal Trail is located in McKinleyville, California. Mostly a rail-to-trail conversion of the now defunct Hammond Railroad, a rail line used to transport Redwood logs and lumber, the trail serves as Humboldt County’s only fully functioning ADA-accessible trail for all user groups. Secured from the railroad company by Caltrans, then transferred to the County of Humboldt, the trail was constructed in segments between 1979 and 2007. The mid-section of the railroad, just north of the mouth of Widow White Creek, was washed out in the late 80’s and early ‘90’s with the migration of the Mad River northward. Trail easements from private landowners and encroachment onto State Route 101 right of way allowed for completion of  the 5.5 mile trail. In turn, completion of the HCT has had a catalyst effect resulting in increased trail planning momentum in Humboldt County.