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| | Backcountry hiking trails are pleasant and plentiful in California; Ben Johnson Trail is one of them, and it's in Marin County. No chance of getting bored in California if you like nature. Backpacking here in California is so much fun. With its 3.8 miles of walking distance it's a short great outdoors trail. There are numerous backcountry trails in California, and each one has something unique to offer. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Ben Johnson Trail; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the |
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50's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Ben Johnson Trail. This area does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Ben Johnson Trail is not very near San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont at all, but it's one of those spots
| | where hiking is glorious. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 3.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Hey, time for a backcountry trek don’t you think? if you happen to be in Marin County of California, Ben Johnson Trail is a tremendous local hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. This hiking trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail splendid for the average backcountry hiker looking for an amusing | |
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adventure. Ben Johnson Trail is a wet site that gets a lot of precipitation; throughout the month of January you get the most rain around here while July is generally the driest month. The great outdoors trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means
the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This is not a very long backcountry hiking trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The total elevation difference for Ben Johnson Trail is 1,350 feet which is about average.
Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding vicinity.
Briefly about the general area:
A delightful place next to Ben Johnson Trail is Kent Canyon, and Rattlesnake Creek
is one of the streams close by that might be worth checking out. Don’t forget to pop by Van Wyck Meadow while you're here at Ben Johnson Trail, and you can always enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Muir Beach.
Just can't get enough of Ben Johnson Trail. A spree to Ben Johnson
Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Lone Tree Spring, and if you're looking for a beach close by we recommend Red Rock Beach. A journey to nearby Pine Point is very relaxing, and Spike Buck Creek is near Ben Johnson Trail and is always a bliss to stop by.
But
wait, there's more to do right next door to Ben Johnson Trail. All our national parks are brilliant sites to pop by, and Muir Woods National Monument is no exception, and you ought to definitely dedicate some time to Double Bowknot if you're here at Ben Johnson Trail. A great spot
to camp here at Ben Johnson Trail is Laurel Dell Campground, and a short visit to Kent Falls is always worthwhile. Cathedral Grove is a pleasant local forest, and Cascade Dam is an out of the ordinary thing to check out.
Why not camp at Haypress Campground since you're here at Ben Johnson Trail; during your journey here you'll meet some people from San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont for sure.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 37.9101, Longitude -122.6009
- - Directions and Road Map
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Total elevation difference: 1350 feet
Mill Valley Inn, Mill Valley
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3 miles away
Tucked away in a redwood grove at the foot of majestic Mt. Tamalpais, the Mill Valley Inn combines the sophistication of a small European hotel with the cozy charm of a historic California mill town. ...
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Outdoors Recreation Near San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, California
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| | Trails Near Ben Johnson Trail:
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West Point Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 1740 feet elevation difference |
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Bootjack Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 950 feet elevation difference |
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Throckmorton Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1398 feet elevation difference |
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Alice Eastwood Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1951 feet elevation difference |
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Temelpa Trail, Marin
County
, 2 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1398 feet elevation difference |
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North Side Trail, Marin
County
, 2 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 371 feet elevation difference |
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Lagunitas Fire Trail, Marin
County
, 2 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1462 feet elevation difference |
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| | Beaches Near Ben Johnson Trail:
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Muir Beach, Marin County
, 2 miles away |
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Red Rock Beach, Marin County
, 3 miles away |
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Stinson Beach, Marin County
, 4 miles away |
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Rodeo Beach, Marin County
, 5 miles away |
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Kirby Beach, Marin County
, 8 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Ben Johnson Trail:
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Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA
, 1 miles away |
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA
, 12 miles away |
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Presidio National Park, San Francisco - CA
, 12 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Ben Johnson Trail:
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Mill Valley Inn, Mill Valley
, 3 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley/Sausalito, Ca, Mill Valley
, 5 miles away |
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Mill Valley/Sausalito Travelodge, Mill Valley
, 5 miles away |
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Acqua Hotel - Mill Valley (Sausalito), Mill Valley
, 5 miles away |
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Marin Suites Hotel, Corte Madera
, 5 miles away |
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