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| | You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail in Humboldt County, California is a perfect place for getting out. There are many splendid hiking and backpacking trails in California, and one of these is Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail in Humboldt County. Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail is not very in the vicinity of Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna at all, but if you're looking for a perfect place to go trekking, this is a perfect selection. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so don’t |
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forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. The high level of rain makes Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail a pretty wet place; during December this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is July. This walk should take you about 3.5 days, so make sure
| | you've got all your overnight gear packed. The length of this hiking and backpacking trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough wilderness trail for advanced trekkers looking for a great challenge. During the days of summer, highs mostly are in the 90's at Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail, and the night is slightly cooler of course, typically in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail | |
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sink into the 30's. A visit to California is not complete without some backcountry backpacking. Each one of the many hiking and backpacking trails of California is worth backcountry trekking. There are not too many wilderness trails in this region. These hiking and backpacking
trails here in the Coast Ranges are a really glorious way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,221 feet which is an average number. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so
keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is a wilderness trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail is a one trailhead hiking and backpacking trail, so you're looking at an in and
out hike. Going for a backcountry trek here in California is a magnificent way to spend some time. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Being 24.4 miles long; it's a long hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area: If you came to camp Shivshaneen
Co is a pleasant site to do that, and get your heart beating on the splendid whitewater of Trinity River. Crogan Hole is a good site, and some of the water nearby flows, like Crogan Creek. This location is unbeatable, just look at all the enjoyable things to do in the vicinity
of Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail. Six Rivers National Forest is a fine local forest, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Dot Creek. You can run the rapids of Salmon River in the vicinity of Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail. That right there is a lot of amusing
stuff already but it goes on, the Coast Ranges has it all. Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail is nice enough to spend more than a day at, Pearch Creek Campground is a nice local campground, and if you're here, do take a visit to Tish Tang Point. Be careful coming to the Coast
Ranges, you might not ever want to go back home again. If you fancy a little side spree, try Mill Creek Gap; One Mile Spring is always fun to check out. Red Cap Hole is a pleasant location to check out, and High Spring is a wonderful place to take a look at while you're at Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 41.0289, Longitude -123.4203 - - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 24.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Total elevation difference: 2221 feet

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Current weather conditions at Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California

Local climate location: ORLEANS 11 miles away

           
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Trinity River, Trinity/ Humboldt County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II - 39 miles long (Hawkins Bar to Weitchpec) |
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Salmon River, Siskiyou County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Forks of Salmon to Somes Bar) |
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Klamath River, Humboldt County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Ishi Pishi Bridge to Orleans) |
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Klamath River, Humboldt County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II - 16 miles long (Orleans to Weitchpec) |
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New River, Trinity County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-V - 19.8 miles long (E Fork confluence to Trinity River) |
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| | Hotels Near Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail:
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Days Inn Arcata CA, Arcata
, 43 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Arcata, Arcata
, 43 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express Inn, Arcata
, 43 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Arcata, Arcata
, 43 miles away |
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Best Western Arcata Inn, Arcata
, 43 miles away |
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