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Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area, Arcata

3.9
#6 of 6 in Parks in Arcata
Wildlife Area · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area is located in Arcata. By using our Arcata road trip planning website, you can arrange your visit to Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area and other attractions in Arcata.
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  • By 594kristinm
    We tried several other coast hikes near Arcata and nothing compares to Ma-le’l. This is a STUNNING hike through original natural dunes ecosystems. Now some things to note.....this is NOT an easy...  more »
  • By kreationsautobody
    This place is simply amazing. The raindeer liken is one of the neatest plants on the trail here and the dunes are incredible. So grateful that this trail has been re-opened to the public again.  more »
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