| |
|
| | Here in California backpacking is the tremendous thing to do. Pretty far from Ukiah you discover Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, but there's brilliant natural splendor awaiting you here along it. There are plenty of backpacking and hiking trails in California; each one of them has its own unique beauty. There's not much difference in elevation along the hiking and backpacking trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This great outdoors trail is a mid length great outdoors trail with an average amount of climbing distance which |
|
makes this backcountry hiking trail wonderful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. For the duration
| | of the winter this site gets highs in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail. Sometimes this backcountry 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. Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail is a wet site that gets a lot of precipitation; during December this neighborhood sees the most rain while July is usually the driest month. You should count on this trek taking about 6.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. With | |
|
its 7.4 miles of walking distance it's an average length hiking and backpacking trail. These great outdoors trails here in the Coast Ranges are a really perfect way to spend quality time in the outdoors. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. There are two trailheads
to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail in Trinity County, California is just the site. As long as you like the outdoors you will like California.
Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The number of backcountry hiking trails in this region is not very high. California has plenty of tremendous backpacking and hiking trails; one of them being Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail in Trinity County.
The total elevation difference for this backcountry hiking trail is 1,303 feet, and that is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Bailey Canyon Campground since you're here at Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, and Hoaglin Valley is definitely a wonderful
site to stop at. It's always great to pop by Schoolhouse Spring.
Paddling on Eel River - North Fork is so much fun; it's a good idea to pop by Cottonwood Creek. Now, you may think that's plenty but there's even more amusing stuff to do here in the Coast Ranges. Camping is available at Fern Campground, and since you're here, you could stop at Gypsy Creek.
|
|
Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.0573, Longitude -123.3885
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.0641, Longitude -123.3316
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
|
Total elevation difference: 1303 feet
Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
|
31 miles away
Stay at this Garberville hotel situated at the entrance of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The Best Western Humboldt House Inn is conveniently located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking...
|
| |
Dean Creek Resort, Redway
|
32 miles away
The award winning Dean Creek Resort is nestled on the banks of the Eel River in Giant Redwood country,only three miles from the world famous Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt State Forest. Open year ro...
|
|
User input for Ben Duncan Mailbox 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 Duncan Mailbox Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
|
Current weather conditions at Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Coast Ranges, Trinity County, California
Local climate location: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 8 miles away
        
| |
Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits
|
35 miles away
Welcome to Willits, CA, located in the heart of Mendocino County. Willits offers many activities in and around the community, and gives you firsthand experience of small town America at its finest. ...
|
Old West Inn Willits, Willits
|
35 miles away
Willits is known as the Heart of Mendocino County and the Gateway to the Redwoods. The Old West Inn, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located off of Highway 101 approximately 140 miles North of San Fra...
|
|
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Coast Ranges, Trinity County, California
| |
| |
 |
|
| These outdoors activities are available near Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail. |
| | Trails Near Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail:
 |
Ben Arthur Trail, Trinity
County
, 8 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference |
|
Willow Trail, Trinity
County
, 14 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference |
|
| | Whitewater Near Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail:
 |
Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) |
|
Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County
County
, 5 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road) |
|
Mad River, Trinity County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road) |
|
Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint) |
|
| | Hotels Near Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail:
 |
Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
, 31 miles away |
|
Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 32 miles away |
|
Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits
, 35 miles away |
|
Old West Inn Willits, Willits
, 35 miles away |
|
Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits
, 35 miles away |
|
|
| |
|
|
