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| | California is a splendid outdoors state. There are backpacking and hiking trails all over California; Elk Camp Ridge Trail in Del Norte County is one of them. Backcountry hiking here in California is something that is always fun to do. Finally, backpacking time is here again, and Elk Camp Ridge Trail in Del Norte County, California is just the site. Some parts of this backcountry hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. All the water |
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falling down from the sky makes Elk Camp Ridge Trail a wet place; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Elk Camp Ridge Trail is a hiking trail of nice length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this
| | a very tough great outdoors hiking trail for advanced backcountry walkers looking for a splendid challenge. Elk Camp Ridge Trail is 17.4 miles long; it's considered a longer walk. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. This is one of a very small number of great outdoors hiking trails in this region. Elk Camp Ridge Trail is a long drive away from Crescent City North, but what a great site for backpacking it is. Summer at Elk Camp Ridge Trail comes with high temperatures in the 60's while overnight lows are mostly | |
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in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 50's with winter lows in the 40's overnight here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Now, this
is roughly a 2.5-day backcountry hike, so it's an excellent thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. There are numerous backpacking and hiking trails in California, and each one has something unique to offer. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure
you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The total elevation difference for Elk Camp Ridge Trail is 2,616 feet which is higher than average. Trekking here in the Coast Ranges is the best way to enjoy these hills. Now
this hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Coast Ranges. Camping is available at Cedar Rustic Campground; Washington Flat
is a pleasant place here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail. A quick trip to East Fork Patrick Creek close to Elk Camp Ridge Trail is a perfect idea; do put some time aside to spend at Cedar Trough while you're here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail.
This place, the Coast Ranges, has so much outdoors
cool stuff. If you come at the right time of year, Smith River - North Fork offers some tremendous whitewater, and there's a forest here called Siskiyou National Forest. All the outdoors amusing stuff in the vicinity of Elk Camp Ridge Trail will keep you coming back again and again.
Camping at Shelly Creek Campground is always a tremendous experience, and Baker Flat is right here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail.
If you're here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail, you could go to Boulder Creek, and there are plenty of folks from Crescent City North here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail.
Get yourself into a kayak and hit Smith River - Middle Fork, and the sights at Redwood National and State Parks will blow your mind. Dead Horse Gulch is in the vicinity of Elk Camp Ridge Trail and is a great site; a journey to Cold Spring will fill your spirit with great feelings.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 41.9503, Longitude -123.8779
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 41.8506, Longitude -123.9397
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 17.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 17.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 2616 feet
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21 miles away
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22 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Crescent City North, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Elk Camp Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Elk Camp Ridge Trail:
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French Hill Trail, Del Norte
County
, 7 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 2021 feet elevation difference |
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Paradise Trail, Del Norte
County
, 12 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 1561 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Elk Camp Ridge Trail:
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Smith River - Middle Fork, Del Norte County
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road) |
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Smith River - North Fork, Del Norte County
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Low Divide Road to Gasquet) |
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Hurdygurdy Creek, Del Norte County
County
, 9 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road) |
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Smith River - South Fork, Del Norte County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork) |
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Goose Creek, Del Norte County
County
, 14 miles away, Class V - 5.6 miles long (Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence) |
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| | Hotels Near Elk Camp Ridge Trail:
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Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City
, 21 miles away |
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Super 8 Crescent City, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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Front Street Inn, Crescent City
, 23 miles away |
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