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| | Hiking in California is a fine idea. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Elk Camp Ridge Trail in Del Norte County, California is nature at its best. California is a glorious outdoors state. For the duration of the warm months highs here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail reach the 60's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's while Elk Camp Ridge Trail nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 40's. This great outdoors |
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trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. There are not too many backcountry hiking trails in this neighborhood. Each one of the many wilderness hiking trails of California is worth backcountry
| | backpacking. With its 17.4 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. This trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This wilderness trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Wilderness hiking trails are glorious and plentiful in California; among these are Elk Camp Ridge Trail in Del Norte County. This trail has a total elevation difference | |
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of 2,616 feet which is higher than average. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This walk should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Now this great outdoors trail is pretty long, so don't forget
to pack enough supplies. Elk Camp Ridge Trail commonly gets lots of rainfall; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is July. Elk Camp Ridge Trail is a hiking trail quite far from Crescent City North, but it is an exciting location to backcountry
walk. The length of Elk Camp Ridge Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backcountry hiking trail for advanced backcountry walkers looking for a brilliant challenge. The picturesque backpacking and hiking trails of
the Coast Ranges are a really great way to spend quality time in the fresh air.
Briefly about the general area:
Smith River - Middle Fork is a perfect whitewater spot in the vicinity of Elk Camp Ridge Trail, and do stop at Boulder Creek since you're here at Elk Camp
Ridge Trail. In the event that you don't mind getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Smith River - North Fork It's always wonderful to stop at Cedar Trough.
The trees of Siskiyou National Forest are a great source of shade on hot summer days; close by you
find Dead Horse Gulch which is a perfect site to explore. All the outdoors amusing stuff in the vicinity of Elk Camp Ridge Trail will keep you coming back many times. Everybody loves Baker Flat, and don't leave Elk Camp Ridge Trail without first paying a visit to Cold Spring. You're
sure to stumble upon some good folks from Crescent City North here, and if you're looking for a wonderful trip, Redwood National and State Parks is reasonably near.
This location, the Coast Ranges, has so much outdoors entertaining things. Don't forget to take a tremendous
little spree to East Fork Patrick Creek. There's so much to do here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Cedar Rustic Campground is a great place for that. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Coast Ranges. Washington Flat is right
here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Elk Camp Ridge Trail has to offer, you can camp at Shelly Creek Campground.
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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
Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City
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22 miles away
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Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City
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22 miles away
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User input for Elk Camp Ridge Trail, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Crescent City North, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crescent City North, California, the metro area neareast to Elk Camp Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Elk Camp Ridge Trail, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County, 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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Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Crescent City, Crescent City
, 23 miles away |
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Crescent City Travelodge, Crescent City
, 23 miles away |
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23 miles away
