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| | There are numerous wilderness trails in California, and each one is pretty in its own way. This part of California is always a bliss to stop at during backcountry hiking season. Dan East Trail is not very near Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna at all, but many people like to backcountry trek here to be near the fresh air. There are so many backpacking and hiking trails in this area. This wilderness 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. This backcountry hike shouldn't take |
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more than 3 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. There are many nice wilderness trails in California, and Dan East Trail in Humboldt County is one of them. At parts
| | of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Hiking trails like this one here in the Coast Ranges are a really great way to spend quality time in the fresh air. This wilderness trail has a total elevation difference of 2,406 feet which is an average number. With its 3.2 miles of walking distance it's shorter than many backcountry hiking trails. Dan East Trail usually gets a great deal of rainfall; during the month of December you get the most | |
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rain around here; the driest month is July. During the summertime here at Dan East Trail, high temperatures mostly get into the 90's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures
at Dan East Trail drop into the 30's. Different parts of Dan East Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail. Even though this is not a very long hiking trail it's
always pleasant to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Dan East Trail is a very short hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backpacking and hiking trail glorious for the average backcountry trekker looking for a cool
adventure. Hitting the wilderness trails is always a cool thing to do, and Dan East Trail in Humboldt County, California is a tremendous location to go. Backcountry trekking in California never gets boring.
Briefly about the general area:
Whohoo, so much cool stuff
in one place! The Coast Ranges is excellent! During your visit to Dan East Trail you'll meet some people from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna for sure; camping at Slide Creek Campground is always a magnificent experience. A pleasant journey to Waterbarrel Opening is a good way to spend an
afternoon.
Whitewater paddling is wonderful on Trinity River - South Fork; obviously Dan East Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth taking a look at. While you're here at Dan East Trail it's a good idea to stop by Smith Opening; Dan East Trail is pleasant enough to spend more than a day at, Blake Spring Campground is a pleasant local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.6362, Longitude -123.6068
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.6505, Longitude -123.586
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 0 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2406 feet
Dean Creek Resort, Redway
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30 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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32 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 Dan East 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 Dan East Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Dan East Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Dan East Trail. |
| | Trails Near Dan East Trail:
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Blake Trail, Humboldt
County
, 3 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 3420 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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County Line Trail, Humboldt
County
, 4 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 3397 feet elevation difference |
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Grouse Creek Tractor Trail, Humboldt
County
, 6 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2606 feet elevation difference |
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Grouse Creek Tractor Way, Humboldt
County
, 8 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 896 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Dan East 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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| | Hotels Near Dan East Trail:
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Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 30 miles away |
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Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
, 32 miles away |
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Motel Garberville, Garberville
, 32 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express Arcata, Arcata
, 36 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Arcata, Arcata
, 36 miles away |
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36 miles away
