Trinidad Head!

Bill
Trinidad Head
Landmark #146 Humboldt County Visited: May 10, 2012 Plaque?  NO. 🙁
What is it? Trinidad Head is a huge, igneous-metamorphic rock promontory in Trinidad Harbor!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: On June 11, 1775, Bruno de Hezeta, commandant of an expedition up the northwest coast, marched with his men and two Franciscan fathers from the shore of the bay to the summit of Trinidad Head. Here they erected a cross and took possession in the name of Charles III of Spain.

OTHER TIDBITS: The local Yurok called Trinidad Head “Tsurewa’!” It is an absolutely breathtaking morning hike, looking out over the sea stacks and the mist over the redwoods!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the Humboldt County Historical Society!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
USCG Station
1.5 mi W of Hwy 101
Trinidad, CA 95570

ANNOTATIONS:
There is a dirt parking lot at the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Bay Street! The trail to the top of Trinidad Head starts from the south end of the lot!

From Los Angeles: ~667mi (1074km) — 11.2hrs
From Sacramento: ~313mi (504km) — 5.3hrs
From San Diego: ~787mi (1267km) — 13.2hrs
From San Francisco: ~294mi (474km) — 4.9hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

Trinidad Head

Trinidad Head

Trinidad Head

Trinidad Head

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