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| | There are hiking and backpacking trails all over California, and one of those is Ben Arthur Trail in Trinity County. As long as you like the wilderness you will like California. Can’t wait to get out in the outdoors, Ben Arthur Trail in Trinity County, California is a glorious place for getting out. Each hiking and backpacking trail in California is different from the others. The number of hiking trails in this area is not very high. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. With its 14.2 miles of walking distance; |
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it's longer than many hiking trails. Ben Arthur Trail is a very long backcountry trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a nice hiking trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in brilliant shape. Quite far from Ukiah you discover Ben Arthur Trail, but it
| | sure is a a glorious wilderness hiking trail. All through the summer months highs here at Ben Arthur Trail get into the 80's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Ben Arthur Trail are in the 30's. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Ben Arthur Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking trail could be very different from | |
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other parts of it. This is a backpacking and hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Ben Arthur Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; December is when you get the most rain here, and July is when it's the driest. These backcountry trails here
in the Coast Ranges are the best way to enjoy these hills. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,839 feet, and that is about average. Backpacking here in California is a wonderful way to spend some time. Sometimes this backpacking and hiking trail
gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Now, this is roughly a 2-day backcountry trek, so it's a tremendous thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job.
Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not sufficient there's lots more entertaining stuff to do in the Coast Ranges. A visit to Surveyor Spring will fill your spirit with great feelings; whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then, we recommend Eel River - North Fork.
There are
some tremendous whitewater spots on Mad River; why not camp at Bailey Canyon Campground since you're here at Ben Arthur Trail. Just can't get enough of the Coast Ranges. Put some time aside to spend at Tub Spring since you're here at Ben Arthur Trail, and you have to certainly
dedicate some time to Soldier Basin while you're here at Ben Arthur Trail. But wait, there's more to do near Ben Arthur Trail. Soldier Creek is a charming stream that is worth taking a look at, and camping is available at Fern Campground.
Hetten Cove is quite close to Ben Arthur
Trail; don’t forget to explore Raglan Flat while you're here at Ben Arthur Trail. Don't forget to take a nice little visit to Gilman Creek, and close by Raglan Gulch is a splendid place to go.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.2141, Longitude -123.3398
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.2553, Longitude -123.4072
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1839 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Ukiah, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ukiah, California, the metro area neareast to Ben Arthur Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Ben Arthur Trail, Coast Ranges, Trinity County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Ben Arthur Trail. |
| | Trails Near Ben Arthur Trail:
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Ruth Hayfork Trail, Trinity
County
, 6 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2939 feet elevation difference |
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Rough Gulch Trail, Trinity
County
, 8 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 4155 feet elevation difference |
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Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Trinity
County
, 8 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1303 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Ben Arthur Trail:
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Mad River, Trinity County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road) |
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Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) |
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Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Downstream from Forest Glen) |
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Van Duzen River, Trinity County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek) |
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Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road) |
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| | Hotels Near Ben Arthur Trail:
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Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
, 31 miles away |
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Motel Garberville, Garberville
, 31 miles away |
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Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 32 miles away |
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Super 8 Willits, Willits
, 43 miles away |
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Lark Motel, Willits
, 43 miles away |
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43 miles away
