Rohner Park Trail Scenic Loop

Rohner Park Trail Scenic Loop

The Rohner Park Redwood forest trails are an exhilarating aspect of the park that many people have yet to discover. The trails take hikes through nearly two miles of one of the finest mature second growth redwood forests in Northern California. Most of the forest in Humboldt County that was first harvested about 100 years ago has been harvested again. Thanks to the Rohner family and City of Fortuna, this rare type of forest has been preserved and is easily accessible. In addition to significant redwoods Rohner park features a complex undergrowth of native plant life. Hikers can observe a plentiful of wild shrubs and herbs including evergreen, huckleberry, red huckleberry, salal, oxalis, clintonia lily & many other species.

A brief history:

The family and descendants of pioneer Henry Rohner transferred Rohner Park to the City of Fortuna through a series of sales and donations dating from 1907 to 1940. Over the years the park has been developed with a cook shack, picnic area, ballpark, Rodeo grounds, playground, home to the Depot Museum, Roller skating rink, scenic system hiking trails and most recently a state of the art Basketball court.