Day 13: Orick, CA to Ferndale, CA

9/15/2013

Coastal redwoods begin the 68-mile day before I spin through McKinleyville, Arcata & Eureka. I detour off 101 to spend the night in the Victorian village of Ferndale, the gateway to California's Lost Coast. In Ferndale, I plan to break my "no TV rule" just for the Sunday Night Niners game. That will be a nice reward for my 9th straight day on the bike and 13th overall.

Breakfast at The Palm

The Palm Motel - I wouldn't bring my wife here on an overnight, but I have no complaints

Another foggy morning - possibly some sun this afternoon

Rainy, calm morning

Stone Lagoon School

Big Lagoon, Humboldt County

Patricks Point Drive near Trinidad - and a couple of patches of blue sky

Trinidad Scenic Drive

More Trinidad Scenic Drive

Shot from Hammond Coastal Trail (one section unpaved but worth it) - blue sky headed my way

I have a feeling Lauren might like this town

Mad River

Eureka! found sun and food in Eureka

Before

After

College of the Redwoods - not a bad setting

Closing in on the kill

If a cow responds to "hey cow," does that make her a smart cow or a dumb cow?

4 Comments

Mom

9/15/2013 09:22:38

Good wishes for a safe & interesting ride today. Luv u !

Dave Evans

9/15/2013 13:22:44

Good work Jeff. Another week till SF. Hard work, but you could be at the office :). Keep it smoth and pace it on each day. Maybe a beer at lunch will do the trick. Take care and have fun!. Dave

Jeff Fredericks

9/15/2013 15:43:06

Thanks Dave. Fatigue definitely kicking in. One more day and then I get (and need) a rest day

Sam

9/15/2013 22:20:49

Jeff,
Ms. D and I are in Mendocino tonight. Is there anything you need? We could meet you tomorrow if there was something we could do to help you.

Jeff Fredericks

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Day 13: Orick, CA to Ferndale, CA

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