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| | We all need to get out in the wilderness once in a while, and Ben Arthur Trail in Trinity County, California is a really nice place to spend some time. Every California backcountry hiking trail has its own unique prettiness. Going for a backcountry hike here in California is a glorious way to spend some time. Different parts of Ben Arthur Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. You'll need to go far from Ukiah to get to Ben Arthur Trail, but if you're looking for a fine place |
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to go backpacking, this is a fine pick. California is an outstanding outdoors state. This is a trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. For the duration of the summertime months at Ben Arthur Trail highs are generally in the 80's with nighttime lows in
| | the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Ben Arthur Trail temperatures plunge to the 30's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Ben Arthur Trail a wet location; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain; the driest of the months is July. The length of Ben Arthur Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a glorious backpacking trail for experienced walkers in brilliant shape. There are many splendid backcountry hiking trails in | |
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California, and one of these is Ben Arthur Trail in Trinity County. This is one of a very small number of backpacking trails in this region. Sometimes this 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. The wilderness trails of the Coast Ranges are a really great way to spend quality time in the wilderness. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Being 14.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. Ben Arthur Trail is a two
ended trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry walk, 2 days normally, so it's an excellent thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job.
This trail has a total elevation difference of 1,839 feet, and that is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
A quick spree to Gilman Creek close to Ben Arthur Trail is a magnificent idea, and get wet paddling on Eel River - North Fork. A nice place like Soldier
Basin here at Ben Arthur Trail is too magnificent to miss, and Tub Spring is a nice local attraction.
And if that's not enough there's a load more fun things to do in the Coast Ranges. There's so much to do here at Ben Arthur Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Bailey
Canyon Campground is a splendid site for that; while you're here, you could check out Soldier Creek. Hetten Cove is in close proximity and always delightful to take a look at, and Raglan Flat is right here at Ben Arthur Trail. Just can't get enough of the Coast Ranges. You'll need
more than a day to look at everything Ben Arthur Trail has to offer, you can camp at Fern Campground It's always good to visit Surveyor Spring.
This place, Ben Arthur Trail, it clearly has so much outdoors enjoyable stuff. A great spot to stop by in the vicinity of Ben Arthur Trail is Raglan Gulch, and whitewater paddling is good on Mad River.
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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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User input for Ben Arthur Trail, Coast Ranges, Trinity County, California:
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.
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Current weather conditions at 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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Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 32 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits
, 43 miles away |
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Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits
, 43 miles away |
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Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits
, 43 miles away |
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