King Range offers dramatic coastal scenery, remote trail systems & access to wild Pacific beaches from Humboldt Bay to Cape Mendocino.

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Geography

AddressKing Range, Humboldt County, CA, USASamoa Gorda Road
ContinentNorth America
RegionCalifornia
SubregionNorthern California Coast
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyHumboldt County
DistrictKing Range National Conservation Area
CityGorda
Postal Code95528
TimezoneAmericaLos Angeles
Latitude40.119
Longitude-124.265
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King Range is a rugged coastal area along Northern California, where crashing surf, steep bluffs, and remote wilderness converge. Designated as a National Conservation Area, it spans roughly 68 square miles from Humboldt Bay south to Cape Mendocino, featuring challenging multi-day trails, cliffside viewpoints, and long, exposed beaches. Visitor activities include hiking, backpacking, surfing, and wildlife viewing, with notable trailheads at Garcia River, Wailaki Road, and near Samoa Gorda. Expect variable weather, minimal developed facilities, and opportunities to escape crowds for a truly untamed coastal experience.

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