Nestled in dense woodlands along the Central
Mendocino Coast, the Albion River is the essence
of creativity and change as it empties into the
Pacific Ocean near the town of Albion,
California. The Albion River is set against a
backdrop of evergreens in the shadows of a dense
forest. The beauty is staggering. In addition to
the lush forest, the wildlife on the river is
abundant.
The river will take you through the
beautiful scenic wilderness. You can paddle
about five miles upriver until the river narrows
and loses itself in a thick growth of vegetation.
The farther you paddle, the more you seem to be
enfolded by the forest’s close embrace, contained
within it as if in some sort of magical haven.
After paddling around a few bends as you wind your
way through steep walls of verdant green, past
sunbathing seals and great blue herons foraging for
food, you’ll glide by a two-story house floating in
the water and a few private dwellings moored further
upstream. Somehow, they only amplify the natural
beauty of the terrain.
With
its thriving wildlife and outstanding
scenery, Albion River is considered by many
as one of the best places to paddle in
California! This is one paddling destination
you don't want to miss.
Map of the Albion River
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