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| | When was the last time you got out in nature a bit? French Trail in Mendocino County, California is nature at its best. Hiking and backpacking trails for backcountry trekking, and backpacking can be found all over California; one of them being French Trail in Mendocino County. There are plenty of hiking trails in California; each one of them is delightful in its own way. If you happen to be in California, why not go backcountry trekking, it is something that is always fun to do. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,080 feet |
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which is an average number. The backpacking and hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry trek. During the summertime at French Trail temperatures are generally in the
| | 90's. Summer night lows dip down to the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are regularly in the 40's with temperatures at French Trail dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The length of French Trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough great outdoors hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a magnificent | |
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challenge. French Trail is not that long but it's always magnificent to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. An average amount of rain falls at French Trail; January is when you get the most rain here; July on the other hand is the driest. The lovely
great outdoors trails of the Klamath Mountains are the best way to enjoy these peaks. There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out hike. Outdoors people generally like this part of California. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 5.5 hours, but
you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. French Trail is 6 miles long it's an average length backpacking and hiking trail. This is a vicinity covered with lots of great outdoors hiking trails. French Trail is a very long way away from
civilization, and it is a really good backcountry hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
If you want a magnificent time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Klamath Mountains. Green Springs is a great local attraction, and Minnie Creek is one of the streams
close by that might be worth taking a look at. Paddling on Black Butte River is so much fun.
French Cove is a great location to explore nearby, and Little Doe Campground is a magnificent campground here. Do set aside some time for Hole-in-the-Ground since you're here at French Trail; camping at French Trail is nice fun, Hammerhorn Campground is a nice local campground.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 39.9951, Longitude -122.9615
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1080 feet
Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits
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42 miles away
Welcome to Willits, CA, located in the heart of Mendocino County. Willits offers many activities in and around the community, and gives you firsthand experience of small town America at its finest. ...
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Old West Inn Willits, Willits
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42 miles away
Willits is known as the Heart of Mendocino County and the Gateway to the Redwoods. The Old West Inn, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located off of Highway 101 approximately 140 miles North of San Fra...
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User input for French Trail, Klamath Mountains, Mendocino County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Ukiah, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near French Trail. |
| | Trails Near French Trail:
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Soldier Trail, Trinity
County
, 1 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 1853 feet elevation difference |
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Smoke Howe Trail, Trinity
County
, 2 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 1983 feet elevation difference |
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Ides Cove National Recreation Trail, Tehama
County
, 5 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 1863 feet elevation difference |
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Wrights Ridge Trail, Trinity
County
, 5 miles away, 17.8 hiking miles, 2820 feet elevation difference |
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Devils Hole Ridge Trail, Trinity
County
, 6 miles away, 19.2 hiking miles, 633 feet elevation difference |
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Cutfinger Trail, Trinity
County
, 6 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1276 feet elevation difference |
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Lazyman Butte Trail, Tehama
County
, 6 miles away, 24 hiking miles, 3886 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near French Trail:
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Black Butte River, Glenn / Mendocino County
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV+ - 24 miles long (Headwaters at Basin to Middle Fork Eel) |
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| | Hotels Near French Trail:
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Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits
, 42 miles away |
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Old West Inn Willits, Willits
, 42 miles away |
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Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits
, 42 miles away |
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Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits
, 42 miles away |
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Best Western Willits Inn, Willits
, 42 miles away |
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