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| | Every single California hiking and backpacking trail has its own unique beauty. Hiking here in California is a must. Can’t wait to get out in the outdoors, if you happen to be in Humboldt County of California, Blake Trail is a nice local hiking and backpacking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding vicinity. Blake Trail is 9 miles long it's a mid length backcountry trek. There are hiking and backpacking trails all over California; Blake Trail in Humboldt County is one of them. The |
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length of Blake Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a fine hiking and backpacking trail for experienced walkers in great shape. Blake Trail is a two ended backcountry hiking trail with two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option
| | if you can arrange for a ride back. Now this wilderness hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Sometimes this wilderness hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Through the summer months at Blake Trail highs are typically in the 90's, and the nighttime is slightly chillier of course, commonly in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 40's, and nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Blake Trail tend to be in the 30's. The | |
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high level of precipitation makes Blake Trail a rather wet site; all through the month of December you get the most rain around here, and July is the month with the least moisture. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 3,420 feet which is a higher than
average number. The great outdoors hiking trails of the Coast Ranges are a very brilliant way to see these hills. Different parts of Blake Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Here in the brilliant
state of California backcountry trekking never gets boring. You should count on this trek taking about 8 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. A lengthy journey parts Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna from Blake Trail, but backcountry
trekking it is always fun. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.
Briefly about the general area:
So much amusing stuff to do in the Coast Ranges, not sufficient time. A fine place like Carson Opening here at Blake Trail is too splendid to miss, and a
tour to Pistol Spring will fill your soul with good feelings. Camping at Slide Creek Campground is always a pleasant experience; you must definitely dedicate some time to Day Opening if you're here at Blake Trail.
If you came to camp Blake Spring Campground is a fine site to
do that; Trinity River - South Fork is a tremendous whitewater spot close by. If you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Mad River; you might also want to pay a visit to Lucy Gulch while you're here at Blake Trail.
This site, the
Coast Ranges, has so much outdoors fun things. East Creek flows through this region, and you'll in all probability meet some people from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna here. If you want a wonderful time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Blake Trail. A quick spree to Owl Creek near Blake Trail is a good idea, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Mud Spring.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.5733, Longitude -123.5782
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.6092, Longitude -123.5599
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3420 feet
Dean Creek Resort, Redway
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29 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...
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Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
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30 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...
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User input for Blake Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, California, the metro area neareast to Blake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Blake Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California
Local climate location: BIG BAR RANGER STATION 30 miles away
       
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Howard Johnson Express Inn, Arcata
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38 miles away
The Howard Johnson Express Inn Arcata is a two story interior corridor property with heated indoor pool and spa, fitness room and guest laundry. The Howard Johnson Express Inn Arcata is centrally loc...
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Comfort Inn Arcata, Arcata
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38 miles away
More than 50 percent of rooms are non-smoking. Beautiful, well-maintained property with friendly staff. All rooms have coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. ...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Blake Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Blake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Blake Trail:
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County Line Trail, Humboldt
County
, 1 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 3397 feet elevation difference |
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Dan East Trail, Humboldt
County
, 3 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference |
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Pilot Ridge Trail, Humboldt
County
, 3 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference |
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Grouse Creek Tractor Trail, Humboldt
County
, 8 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2606 feet elevation difference |
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Grouse Creek Tractor Way, Humboldt
County
, 10 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 896 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Blake Trail:
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Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity/ Humboldt County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-V - 64.6 miles long (East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road) |
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Mad River, Trinity/ Humboldt County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 miles below Highway 36) |
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Trinity River, Trinity County
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 10 miles long (Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar) |
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Van Duzen River, Trinity County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek) |
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Hayfork Creek, Trinity County
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 21 miles long (3 miles West of Hayfork to Hyampom) |
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| | Hotels Near Blake Trail:
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Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 29 miles away |
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Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
, 30 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express Inn, Arcata
, 38 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Arcata, Arcata
, 38 miles away |
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Best Western Arcata Inn, Arcata
, 38 miles away |
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