The Humboldt Trails Council is your connection

to people who are connecting trails!

Humboldt Trails Council  .   PO Box 6625 . Eureka, CA 95502 .  info@humtrails.org

Arcata / Eureka Bay Trail

Building a trail between Arcata and Eureka is arguably the most desirable, doable and economically rewarding trail project in the county. Even folks who’ve been ambivalent about it now admit that the benefits of increased tourism will bring a much needed boost to our local economy. At the same time, locals will use the trail to commute to work, enjoy bike rides along the bay, walk their dog, get outdoors for fresh air, exercise, quality time with family and friends, or enjoy some solitude and peace of mind.

Non-motorized alternative forms of transportation are vital to our quality of life. At some point in the future we’re going to look back and wonder how in the heck it took us so long to get the trail built?! It’ll be hard to imagine life around Humboldt Bay without it.

Tangible progress is being made with plans to build a trail with the rail between Arcata and Bracut, thanks to the City of Arcata. We’ll keep everyone posted as they focus on raising the necessary funds.

Building a trail alongside the rail between Bracut and Eureka, however, poses a substantially greater challenge and increased cost compared to railbanking. Funders are ready to invest in transforming this public right-of-way, but they’re holding back due to a lack of concrete, realistic plans for the future of rail in the next decade and beyond.

What can you and I do? We need to support our government officials in finding a solution to this long overdue project. Many of our leaders are having fruitful discussions right now, but they need to hear from their constituents that the trail is a priority. It’s crucial that YOU express your desires by contacting your mayor, city council members, supervisors and other representatives.

Once we do our part in helping complete the California Coastal Trail, we’ll see an increased flow of diverse travelers who will need food, supplies, lodging, souvenirs, entertainment, and  much more. Trails make good economic sense.

We’ll be updating this section on a regular basis, so please check back soon more information!

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Humboldt Bay Trail Feasibility Study

It’s finally here! A study, done by Alta, that examines the feasibility of incorporating a Class I Bike and Pedestrian Path into the existing six-and-one-quarter-mile transportation corridor that follows the eastern edge of Humboldt Bay between the cities of Arcata and Eureka. It includes the cost estimates for different rail-with-trail and rail-trail scenarios  You can view the complete study at HCAOG’s website.