Shaun Hunter
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09/10/2018
Parking is in a gravel lot on along the highway opposite the campground, however this tunnel allows hikers to start at the campground to access the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/10/2018
A sign marking the beginning of the Humbug Mountain Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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09/10/2018
With over 1,700 feet of elevation gain on the hike, the trail starts with switchbacks rising up into the forest.
Shaun Hunter
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09/10/2018
About a mile in hikers will reach a fork, allowing them to choose to climb the shorter and steeper western trail or the slightly longer eastern trail.
Shaun Hunter
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09/10/2018
At the higher elevations, the trail passes through scenic forest.
Shaun Hunter
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09/10/2018
A bench along the western trail allows hikers to stop and take in the ocean views.
Shaun Hunter
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09/10/2018
Port Orford is visible from the western trail.
Shaun Hunter
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09/10/2018
Slopes tend to become more gradual as the trail nears the top.
Shaun Hunter
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09/10/2018
The eastern and western trail forks meet just beneath the summit of the trail.
Shaun Hunter
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09/10/2018
The trail summit has somewhat anticlimactic views, though it does have a bench and makes a good spot to take in the day and have a snack!