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| | California is a brilliant outdoors state. Every backcountry trail in California has its own unique loveliness. You'll must go far from Crescent City North to get to Elk Camp Ridge Trail, but it is a splendid wilderness trail. Elk Camp Ridge Trail is a very long trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a great trail for experienced backcountry walkers in perfect shape. California has plenty of tremendous backcountry trails; one of those is Elk Camp Ridge Trail in Del Norte County. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, |
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so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Some parts of this backpacking and hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking and hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. The number
| | of trails in this neighborhood is not very high. Now, this is roughly a 2.5-day backcountry walk, so it's a nice thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. 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. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The high level of precipitation makes Elk Camp Ridge Trail a pretty wet spot; the month with most of the rain is December, and the driest month of the year is July. You can't | |
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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 such a splendid place. Elk Camp Ridge Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. For the period of the warm days of summer here at Elk
Camp Ridge Trail, high temperatures frequently get into the 60's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are ordinarily in the 50's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Elk Camp Ridge Trail temperatures fall to the 40's. If you
happen to be in California, why not go backcountry backpacking, it never gets boring. Elk Camp Ridge Trail is 17.4 miles long; it's longer than many backpacking and hiking trails. The delightful trails of the Coast Ranges are the best way to enjoy these hills. The total elevation
difference for this wilderness trail is 2,616 feet which is higher than average.
Briefly about the general area:
Here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail there are plenty of folks from Crescent City North. You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the exciting stuff
in the Coast Ranges. Smith River - North Fork is a great whitewater spot in the neighborhood of Elk Camp Ridge Trail, and if you came to camp Shelly Creek Campground is a tremendous site to do that.
A splendid forest in the neighborhood of Elk Camp Ridge Trail is Siskiyou National
Forest, and Elk Camp Ridge Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Cedar Rustic Campground is a great local campground. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Coast Ranges. Don't leave Elk Camp Ridge Trail without first paying a visit to Cedar Trough;
a magnificent spot for whitewater paddling is Smith River - Middle Fork. Cold Spring is an inspiring place to go to while you're here; a tremendous place is Dead Horse Gulch.
While you're here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail it's a pleasant idea to take a look at Washington Flat, and
don't forget to take a wonderful little journey to East Fork Patrick Creek. Whohoo, so many fun things in one place! Elk Camp Ridge Trail rocks! Boulder Creek is a gorgeous stream that is worth a visit, and do set aside some time for Baker Flat while you're here at Elk Camp Ridge Trail.
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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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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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Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City
, 21 miles away |
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Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City
, 21 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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