For the extreme hiker/backpacker, who is a fan of steep terrain and lack of trail maintenance, head North about an hour and seek out the Lost Coast Trail.

Do some hiking in beautiful Russian Gulch State Park, a few miles south of town. For a moderate to difficult hike, take the Fern Canyon to Falls Loop Trail (6.3 miles and some major changes in elevation), featuring a 36 foot waterfall and wildflowers galore in spring and summer seasons.