Fern Canyon Trail
1.5 mi
Distance
30m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Fern Canyon Trail is a point-to-point trail in Russian Gulch State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Mendocino County, California. It is 1.5 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and closed to horses. The nearest town is Mendocino, California, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 36 ft |
| End | 1.5 mi | 9 ft |
Trail Details
- Bikes allowed
- No horses
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Russian Gulch State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mendocino, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Mendocino County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Russian Gulch State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(707) 937-0497
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