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| | Each one of the many wilderness trails of California has its own unique beauty. California has lots of outdoors things to do. California has plenty of great wilderness trails, and one of these is Ben Johnson Trail in Marin County. Ben Johnson Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,350 feet which is about average. When was the last time you got out in the great outdoors a bit? Ben Johnson Trail in Marin County, California is the great outdoors at its best. This is an area covered with lots of hiking trails. This trail is not that long but you should |
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still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Ben Johnson Trail is 3.8 miles long it's a short backpacking trail. This hike shouldn't take more than 3.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Ben Johnson Trail is on the short
| | side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail splendid for the average backcountry walker looking for an amusing adventure. The backpacking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backpacking trail. At Ben Johnson Trail during the months of summer highs are in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Ben Johnson Trail temperatures | |
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sink to the 30's. Ben Johnson Trail frequently gets a large amount of rainfall; January is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. It's a long trip from San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont to Ben Johnson Trail, but when you spend some time backcountry
hiking here you will feel like a whole new person. Trekking in California is so much fun. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you
go.
Briefly about the general area:
Stay the night at Laurel Dell Campground, and do set aside some time for Van Wyck Meadow if you're here at Ben Johnson Trail. At Ben Johnson Trail you always meet someone from San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont; a pleasant tour to Double
Bowknot is a great way to spend an afternoon.
Cascade Dam is stunning and it's right next door to Ben Johnson Trail, and you can always enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Muir Beach. A quick trip to Rattlesnake Creek near Ben Johnson Trail is a delightful idea; Kent Falls is
a charming location to visit while you're at Ben Johnson Trail. Just can't get enough of Ben Johnson Trail. Not far from Ben Johnson Trail you stumble on Pine Point; the trees of Cathedral Grove are a delightful source of shade on hot summer days.
So much amusing stuff to do
at Ben Johnson Trail, so little time. A short visit to Lone Tree Spring is always worthwhile, and if you're looking for a beach nearby we recommend Red Rock Beach. Muir Woods National Monument is one of the destinations in close proximity to Ben Johnson Trail that are fine to go
to. There's so much to do here at Ben Johnson Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Haypress Campground is a splendid place for that.
Spike Buck Creek flows through this vicinity, and Kent Canyon is undeniably a splendid spot to visit.
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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
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, California, the metro area neareast to Ben Johnson Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Ben Johnson Trail. |
| | 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, Mill Valley
, 5 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Mill Valley
, 5 miles away |
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Acqua Hotel - Mill Valley (Sausalito), Mill Valley
, 5 miles away |
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Travelodge Mill Valley/Sausalito, Mill Valley
, 5 miles away |
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