Thorton Trail
4.8 mi
Distance
1,726 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 27m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Thorton Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 161 ft |
| End | 4.8 mi | 691 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Bikes allowed
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Humboldt Redwoods State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Redcrest, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Humboldt County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Humboldt Redwoods 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) 946-2409
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