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| | Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and if you happen to be in Del Norte County of California, French Hill Trail is a brilliant local hiking and backpacking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Great outdoors trails for backcountry hiking, and backpacking can be found all over California, and one of these is French Hill Trail in Del Norte County. Hiking in California is a tremendous way to spend some time. This is one of a very small number of backcountry hiking trails in this vicinity. Every wilderness hiking |
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trail in California is worth backcountry hiking. You'll have got to go far from Crescent City North to get to French Hill Trail, but many folks like to backcountry trek here to be in close proximity to the outdoors. This great outdoors hiking 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 two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. The length of this backcountry trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry hiking trail good for the average walker looking for a cool adventure. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. French Hill Trail is 4.4 miles long it's an average length great outdoors | |
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trail. Backcountry trekking in California is such a magnificent thing to do. This backpacking and hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,021 feet, and that is about average. French Hill Trail is a wet place that gets much precipitation; the wettest month of the year
is frequently December, that's the one that rains the most; July meanwhile is the driest month. Different parts of French Hill Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors
trail. Backcountry trekking here in the Coast Ranges is a very delightful way to see these mountains. Through the months of summer at French Hill Trail temperatures are commonly in the 60's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. The wintertime
comes with highs in the 50's, and nighttime lows in the 40's for French Hill Trail. This great outdoors hiking trail is not that long but it's always perfect to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. You should count on this walk taking about 4 hours,
but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.
Briefly about the general area:
In case you don’t mind getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Smith River - North Fork, and French Hill Trail is in close proximity to French Gulch which
is certainly worth a visit. Smith River - Middle Fork has a great whitewater paddling spot close by; why not take a little spree to Middle Fork Smith River since you're here.
Lots of people from Crescent City North come to French Hill Trail, and North Fork Smith River is near
French Hill Trail and is always a delight to have a look at. This is no spot for people who don’t like to enjoy themselves. Camping is available at Shelly Creek Campground, and the sights at Redwood National and State Parks will blow your mind. So many entertaining things to do
in the Coast Ranges, not enough time. A visit to French Flat revives the soul; a brilliant place to camp here at French Hill Trail is Hiouchi Hamlet RV Resort.
There's no way someone can get bored here in the Coast Ranges. Pappas Flat is right here at French Hill Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 41.8445, Longitude -123.9648
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 41.8285, Longitude -123.9737
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2021 feet
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14 miles away
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Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City
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15 miles away
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User input for French Hill 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 French Hill Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near French Hill Trail, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near French Hill Trail. |
| | Trails Near French Hill Trail:
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Paradise Trail, Del Norte
County
, 5 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 1561 feet elevation difference |
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Elk Camp Ridge Trail, Del Norte
County
, 7 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2616 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near French Hill Trail:
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Smith River - North Fork, Del Norte County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Low Divide Road to Gasquet) |
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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 - South Fork, Del Norte County
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork) |
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Hurdygurdy Creek, Del Norte County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road) |
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Goose Creek, Del Norte County
County
, 9 miles away, Class V - 5.6 miles long (Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence) |
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| | Hotels Near French Hill Trail:
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Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City
, 14 miles away |
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Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City
, 15 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City
, 16 miles away |
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Front Street Inn, Crescent City
, 16 miles away |
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