The only Fort Bragg I’d ever heard of before now was associated with the Army Airborne, but just a few days ago I visited the one on the other coast in northern California, and I loved it. Giant redwoods, fascinating history, tourist trains, cute towns, stunning ocean views and great beaches-this place is a great two or three day stop. Here are three highlights of the trip:
I spent 4 nights/3 days in the area, which is about the right amount of time to see the most important sites and soak up the ambience of the park. Here’s what I did, with some helpful notes:
I did two hikes here in August. One was to Manzanita Lake and the other was to Kings Creek Falls. The Kings Creek hike provided quite a workout given the length of 3 miles and a substantial elevation gain, and while the Manzanita hike was a stroll in the park by comparison, keep in mind that at an altitude of 7,000-8,000 feet you will get winded much quicker than at sea level.
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