Park & nature
Russian Gulch State Park
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Russian Gulch State Park is a diverse coastal park featuring a lush canyon with a stunning 36-foot waterfall that plunges into a pool. The park's headlands are carved with a natural sea arch called the Devil's Punchbowl, where waves surge through a tunnel. Visitors can hike or bike on trails that wind through redwood groves and along the bluffs. The park also offers a sandy beach, picnic areas, and a scenic bridge. Its combination of forest, waterfall, and dramatic coastline makes it a favorite for day trips.
Don't miss
- Hike the 2-mile round-trip trail to Russian Gulch Falls, a 36-foot waterfall.
- Walk to the Devil's Punchbowl sea arch and watch waves crash through the tunnel.
- Bike the 6-mile Fern Canyon Trail through redwoods and along the creek.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Russian Gulch State Park
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inGuided Tour to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito4.5★ · 12 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$84 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexiblePrivate Buckskin Gulch Tour4.9★ · 47 travelers5–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$390 per personSee dates →More attractions in Mendocino