Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too!

Enjoy the scenery and wildlife of the beautiful Big River in a redwood outrigger canoe, or on a mountain bike. The redwood outrigger canoes are available in several sizes to accommodate from one to nine paddlers. Stable, fast, and fun, each one is handcrafted by Mendocino’s own Secret Harbor Boat Works. An ingenious foot-controlled rudder system takes the guesswork out of steering this easy-to-master craft. You can also rent single and double kayaks. The Mendocino coast offers many opportunities for two-wheeled adventure, whether on the easy and popular Big River Trail or the radical and challenging Manley Gulch. Ride straight from the shop to one of several nearby destinations, including the Russian Gulch waterfall, the Van Damme fern canyon, and the Point Cabrillo lighthouse. Easy and comfortable hybrids are suitable for a variety of terrain, while mountain bikes will handle the most rugged trails. Helmets are provided with each rental and are required for all riders.