- Salmon Creek Unit -HBNWRC Headquarters, Visitor Center and Shorebird Loop Trail1020 Ranch Road Loleta, CA 95551-9633
We are pleased to announce that, starting Friday, August 23, the Salmon Creek Unit of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge will be re-opening to public access.
The Visitor Center will be open normal operating hours:
Weekends, 8am to 12pm & 1pm to 5pm
Weekdays intermittently
A portion of the Shorebird Loop Trail will remain closed as repairs to the levee and tide gate continue.
It is imperative that the partial trail closure is respected. Failure to comply with the partial trail closure will result in full trail closure.
Thank You
Shorebird Loop Trail Overview
The Shorebird Loop Trail (1.7 miles roundtrip) is a level gravel trail that begins at the Visitor Center and features, an observation gazebo, wetland deck, elevated platform, benches and interpretive panels. The trail passes along seasonal freshwater wetlands, eventually leading to a permanent brackish pond and the eastern edge of Hookton Slough. Look for swallows and sparrows, listen for the marsh wren or secretive Virginia rail and keep an eye skyward for raptors like peregrine falcon and bald eagle.
To reduce disturbance to habitats, wildlife and wildlife viewing opportunities
Please - No Pets - No Bicycles - No Jogging - No Horses
Driving DirectionsTake Exit 696 off Highway 101. If northbound turn left and go west over the overpass and take the first right, then follow the entrance road north and west ~1.3 miles to the Headquarters. If southbound turn right and then immediately left onto the entrance road and proceed ~1.3 miles north and west to the Headquarters.
Salmon Creek Unit - Headquarters, Visitor Center and Shorebird Loop Trail7 days a week, except federal holidays8am to 5pm