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Beith Creek Loop
4.5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Arcata, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Beith Creek Loop's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Beith Creek Loop
Fun trail, with streams, variety of redwoods and plants to see; ferns, salmon berries, blackberries, and a bench or two along the way. Stairs at the roadside is the starting place, near the water tank.
Roughly 3 mile moderate hike. The waterfall is underwhelming and lack of trail signs make the end portion easy to miss.
Had some pretty steep sections but was a very enjoyable hike. Great views at the top and a few creeks running across the trail.
Certainly some challenging inclines. We'll marked trail in a redwood forest. Many options for extending the hike.
Trail conditions & character
“Had some pretty steep sections but was a very enjoyable hike.”
“This trail goes through a range of inclines and waterfalls as well as easy to cross little waterways.”
“The only thing we would love is better markings because it’s not easy to find the way back to the main trail(it’s not exactly a loop)”
Plan your run at Beith Creek Loop
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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