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| | French Hill Trail is to be found a pretty lengthy tour from Crescent City North, but trekking is such an enjoyable thing to do, and this is a great place to do that. 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 great local wilderness hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. California has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. French Hill Trail gets lots of water; through December this vicinity sees the most rain while July is the month |
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with the least amount of precipitation. This trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. There are so many brilliant wilderness trails for
| | backcountry backpacking in California, and one of those is French Hill Trail in Del Norte County. There are numerous wilderness trails in California, and each one has its own unique loveliness. This is one of a very small number of great outdoors trails in this region. French Hill Trail is a mid-length great outdoors hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail pleasant for the average backcountry walker looking for an enjoyable adventure. Some parts of this wilderness hiking trail are much higher up than | |
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other parts of the wilderness hiking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the wilderness hiking trail. These great outdoors hiking trails here in the Coast Ranges are a very tremendous way to see these highlands. This
neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. For the period of the days of summer at French Hill Trail highs are typically in the 60's, and the nighttime is somewhat
cooler of course, typically in the 50's. Through the wintertime this spot gets highs in the 50's with winter lows in the 40's overnight here at French Hill Trail. The total elevation difference for French Hill Trail is 2,021 feet, and that is about average. You should count on
this backcountry hike taking about 4 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This hiking trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. With its 4.4 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry
trek. Hiking here in California never gets boring.
Briefly about the general area:
Don’t forget to explore Pappas Flat while you're here at French Hill Trail, and the great folks of Crescent City North like to hang out close by. French Flat is a great place here at French
Hill Trail, and whitewater paddling is glorious on Smith River - Middle Fork.
There's no way someone can get bored here in the Coast Ranges. If you came for an overnight stay Shelly Creek Campground is a fine site to camp, and let's not forget North Fork Smith River which is
a stream that you may encounter while you're here. If you don’t have a problem getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Smith River - North Fork, and there's some flowing water close by, Middle Fork Smith River is a stream you can explore while you're here. If you
go for the outdoors, you'll have a thing about French Hill Trail. Why not camp at Hiouchi Hamlet RV Resort since you're here at French Hill Trail, and do pay a visit to Redwood National and State Parks while you're here at French Hill Trail.
Yep, outdoors entertaining things
truly is bountiful here in the Coast Ranges. French Hill Trail is in close proximity to French Gulch which is certainly worth stopping at.
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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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15 miles away
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Best Western Northwoods 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.
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Current weather conditions at French Hill Trail, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County, California
Local climate location: BROOKINGS 17 miles away
   
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Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City
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16 miles away
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Crescent City Travelodge, Crescent City
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16 miles away
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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
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City
, 15 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City
, 16 miles away |
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Crescent City Travelodge, Crescent City
, 16 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Crescent City, Crescent City
, 16 miles away |
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