Headlands Trail
0.2 mi
Distance
20 ft
Elev. Gain
4m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Headlands Trail is a loop trail in Russian Gulch State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Mendocino County, California. It is 0.2 miles long and gains 20 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is closed to bikes and 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 | 11 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 18 ft |
| End | 0.2 mi | 14 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- 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
- Loop
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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