California hiking trails - Ben Arthur Trail, Coast Ranges, Trinity County

   
  There are numerous backcountry trails in California, and each one is well worth a trek. Great outdoors trails for backcountry hiking, and backpacking can be found all over California, and Ben Arthur Trail in Trinity County is one of them. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Ben Arthur Trail in Trinity County, California is a fine pick. This wilderness trail is a very long wilderness trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a great wilderness trail for experienced backcountry hikers in pleasant shape. And keep
    in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Going for a trek here in California is a glorious way to spend some time. Now this backcountry trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Through the warmest time of the year at Ben Arthur Trail
temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Ben Arthur Trail. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,839 feet which is about average. This region does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. The wilderness trails of the Coast Ranges are the best way to enjoy these summits. This backcountry walk should take  
you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This backcountry hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. There are not too many wilderness trails in this vicinity. All the water falling down from the sky makes Ben Arthur Trail a wet place; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain; July is the month with the least moisture. Different parts of Ben Arthur Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the trail could be very different from other parts of it. Ben Arthur Trail is located a pretty long drive from Ukiah, but when you spend some time trekking here you will feel like a whole new person. Ben Arthur Trail is 14.2 miles long; it's a long trail. This part of California has a splendid deal of available outdoors endeavors.

Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not enough there's plenty more amusing stuff to do in the Coast Ranges. Don't leave Ben Arthur Trail without first paying a visit to Surveyor Spring, and whitewater paddling is perfect on Eel River - North Fork. But wait, there's more to do in the vicinity of Ben Arthur Trail. Why not pop by close by Gilman Creek since you're here at Ben Arthur Trail, and in the event that you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Mad River.
A journey to Tub Spring will fill your soul with good feelings, and camping at Bailey Canyon Campground is always a great experience. Just can't get enough of the Coast Ranges. You have to beyond doubt dedicate some time to Soldier Basin while you're here at Ben Arthur Trail; don't forget to take a fine little visit to Soldier Creek.
Don’t forget to have a look at Raglan Flat while you're here at Ben Arthur Trail, and Ben Arthur Trail is magnificent enough to spend more than a day at, Fern Campground is a magnificent local campground. A glorious place in close proximity to Ben Arthur Trail is Raglan Gulch, and why not have a look at Hetten Cove also since you're here.

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

Total elevation difference: 1839 feet


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 Trails Near Ben Arthur Trail:
Ruth Hayfork Trail, Trinity County , 6 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2939 feet elevation difference
Rough Gulch Trail, Trinity County , 8 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 4155 feet elevation difference
Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Trinity County , 8 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1303 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Ben Arthur Trail:
Fern Campground, Trinity County, 7 miles away
Bailey Canyon Campground, Trinity County, 8 miles away
Pickett Peak Campground, Trinity County, 8 miles away
Fir Cove Campground, Trinity County, 8 miles away
Forest Glen Campground, Trinity County, 9 miles away
 Whitewater Near Ben Arthur Trail:
Mad River, Trinity County County , 7 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road)
Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek)
Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity County County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Downstream from Forest Glen)
Van Duzen River, Trinity County County , 11 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek)
Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County County , 13 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road)
 National Parks Near Ben Arthur Trail:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 59 miles away
 Hotels Near Ben Arthur Trail:
Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 31 miles away
Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 32 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits , 43 miles away
Old West Inn Willits, Willits , 43 miles away
Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits , 43 miles away
 Lakes Near Ben Arthur Trail
Bollman Lake, Trinity County , 7 miles away
French Lake, Trinity County , 7 miles away

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