101 (Business Route) in Redway. Take Briceland-Thorn Rd. west from Redway a distance of 12 miles to Thorn Junction. At the junction take the right fork, Shelter Cove Rd., which continues to the coast as a steep and winding but paved roadway. The King Range National Conservation Area visitor center is on Shelter Cove Rd. one mile from Thorn Junction; open weekdays, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; call: 707-986-5400. A large color map and guide to the King Range is for sale; information also available on backpacker shuttle services.
▪ Shelter Cove is a residential community at Point Delgada surrounded by the King Range National Conservation Area. Upper and Lower Pacific drives form a loop; at the south end of the loop is the main cove, with a boat launch area. Mario’s Marina complex on the 100-foot-high bluff includes boat launching service and facilities, motel, and restaurant; call: 707-986-7595. Additional lodging facilities and services are available at Shelter Cove.
▪ Shelter Cove Campground and Deli is opposite Mario’s Marina
▪ Outcast Sportfishing (707-986-9842) and Shelter Cove Sport Fishing (707-923-1668) arrange trips for salmon, halibut, rockfish, albacore, and more
▪ The Lost Coast Surf Shack is located on the bluff overlooking the cove
▪ A daylight airstrip is surrounded by a nine-hole golf course (707-986-7447)
Trillium Falls Trail, Redwood National Park
Redwood Creek Beach Picnic Area
Path to Axel Lindgren Memorial Stairs
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
North Spit jetty, Humboldt Bay
Truesdale Vista near Elk River mouth
Eel River Wildlife Area, Ocean Ranch Unit
Mike Thompson Wildlife Area/South Spit
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