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| | Hennicksons Ridge Trail is not very close to Salinas at all, but if you're looking for a magnificent location to go backcountry backpacking, this is a magnificent choice. California has so much to offer the fresh air lovers. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Hennicksons Ridge Trail in Monterey County, California is such a magnificent location. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of trails. Hennicksons Ridge Trail is a two ended backpacking and hiking trail with two trailheads, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can |
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arrange for a ride back. Being 11.8 miles long; it's a long backcountry trail. This hike should take you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. The total elevation difference for Hennicksons Ridge Trail is 2,356 feet which is an average number. Throughout
| | the summertime here at Hennicksons Ridge Trail, high temperatures usually get into the 70's, and the nighttime is somewhat colder of course, typically in the 50's. During the wintertime highs are typically in the 50's, and nighttime lows in the 40's for Hennicksons Ridge Trail. Every California hiking trail has its own character. Now this wilderness trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Some parts of this backcountry trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry trail which of course means you need to be prepared | |
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for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry trail. Backpacking here in California is always an enjoyable thing to do. There are so many brilliant hiking trails for hiking in California, and among these are Hennicksons Ridge Trail in Monterey County. Backcountry
hiking trails like this one here in the Santa Lucia Range are the best way to enjoy these hills. This backpacking and hiking trail is a backpacking and hiking trail of pleasant length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this trail great for hard core backpackers
looking for adventure. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Not much rain falls here at Hennicksons Ridge Trail; during January this region sees the most rain while July is usually the driest month. This area does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check
for any current fire restrictions before you go.
Briefly about the general area:
Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining things in the vicinity of Hennicksons Ridge Trail. Here at Hennicksons Ridge Trail you'll almost certainly meet some people from Salinas, and
get covered with water paddling on Big Sur River. This site, the Santa Lucia Range, has so much outdoors fun stuff. Looking for some flowing water? Try Bruce Fork, and don't leave Hennicksons Ridge Trail without first paying a visit to Sulphur Spring.
Take a little trip to
Miller Fork Carmel River while you're here at Hennicksons Ridge Trail, and Bear Basin is a good site to check out. Little Bear Trap is a wonderful spot to visit close by, and whitewater paddling is good on Carmel River. A journey to Pine Falls will fill your soul with pleasant
feelings, and a splendid site to camp here at Hennicksons Ridge Trail is Rattlesnake Campground.
So much enjoyable stuff to do in the Santa Lucia Range, not sufficient time. Pine Valley is a delightful site any time of year, and why not camp at China Camp since you're here at Hennicksons Ridge Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 36.3895, Longitude -121.6521
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 36.3576, Longitude -121.6059
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2356 feet
Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
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10 miles away
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Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
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11 miles away
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User input for Hennicksons Ridge Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Salinas, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Salinas, California, the metro area neareast to Hennicksons Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Hennicksons Ridge Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California
Local climate location: MONTEREY 6 miles away
    
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Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur
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14 miles away
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Salinas-Days Inn Monterey, California, Salinas
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17 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Hennicksons Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Hennicksons Ridge Trail:
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Carmel River Trail, Monterey
County
, 2 miles away, 29.4 hiking miles, 3023 feet elevation difference |
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Miller Canyon Trail, Monterey
County
, 3 miles away, 15.6 hiking miles, 2327 feet elevation difference |
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Rattlesnake Creek Trail, Monterey
County
, 3 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1350 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Ridge Trail, Monterey
County
, 4 miles away, 20.1 hiking miles, 4802 feet elevation difference |
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Church Creek Trail, Monterey
County
, 5 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1279 feet elevation difference |
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San Clemente Trail, Monterey
County
, 6 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 714 feet elevation difference |
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Big Sur Trail, Monterey
County
, 8 miles away, 15.2 hiking miles, 1949 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Hennicksons Ridge Trail:
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Carmel River, Monterey County
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10 miles long (Los Padres Reservoir to Carmel Valley) |
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Big Sur River, Monterey County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II+ - 4 miles long (Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels) |
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Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3 miles long (Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area) |
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Little Sur River, Monterey County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Pico Blanco BSouth Carolina to Highway 1) |
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Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County
County
, 17 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Hennicksons Ridge Trail:
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Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
, 10 miles away |
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Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
, 11 miles away |
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Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur
, 14 miles away |
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Salinas-Days Inn Monterey, California, Salinas
, 17 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Inn, Salinas
, 17 miles away |
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