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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
The Fern Trail begins behind a gate near the entrance to Humbug Mountain State Park Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
Most of the trail follows the asphalt remains of the old Highway 101 route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
The first half mile contains marked examples of a few of the different fern varieties that grow in the forest along the route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
A spur trail leaves the Fern Trail and heads down to the campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
Cliffs give a chance to get a good perspective of Humbug Mountain and the rocks rising from the nearby sea.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
Portions of the asphalt road have decayed and become a double track service road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
Scenic fog encapsulating Humbug Mountain as seen from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
Humbug Mountain touching down into the Pacific Ocean.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
Rain reflections of the trees surrounding the Fern Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
Leaving the old roadbed, a sign marks the trail for the overlook.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
The overlook at the apex of the Fern Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2018
Morning views from atop the Fern Trail.