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| | Good hiking trails in California are in abundance, and King Crest Trail in Humboldt County is one of them. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, King Crest Trail in Humboldt County, California is a good pick. Backcountry backpacking here in California is something that is always fun to do. California is an outstanding place for outdoors folks. This is a backcountry trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Being 14.8 miles long; it's a long hiking trail. King Crest Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,099 feet which |
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is about average. Hiking here in the Coast Ranges is the best way to enjoy these hills. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. The high level of precipitation makes King Crest Trail
| | a rather wet spot; December is when you get the most rain here, and July meanwhile is the driest month. This is one of a very small number of backcountry hiking trails in this region. The hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. King Crest Trail is a great outdoors trail quite far from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, but it's one of those places where backcountry trekking is great. The length of this backcountry trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing | |
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distance which makes this backcountry hiking trail splendid for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. At King Crest Trail during the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in
the 50's, and overnight lows at King Crest Trail all through the wintertime generally drop into the 30's. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Every California hiking trail is gorgeous in its own
way. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This backcountry hike should take you about 2.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
Briefly about the general area:
But wait, there's more enjoyable things to do
in the Coast Ranges. Delgada Canyon is a great spot to pop by nearby, and obviously West Fork Honeydew Creek flows through this region. Man, is there lots of cool things to do near King Crest Trail. King Crest Trail is brilliant enough to spend more than a day at, Horse Mountain
Campground is a brilliant local campground, and a visit to Fox Spring will fill your soul with nice feelings.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Coast Ranges. If you're here at King Crest Trail, you could go to Upper North Fork Honeydew Creek. If you come at the right time
of year, Eel River offers some great whitewater, and don't leave King Crest Trail without first paying a visit to Pinnacle Spring. Don’t forget to stop at Fiddle Prairie while you're here at King Crest Trail, and a perfect place to camp here at King Crest Trail is Tolkan Campground.
You should without doubt dedicate some time to Miller Flat since you're here at King Crest Trail, and glide down the rapids of Mattole River in a kayak.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.138, Longitude -124.1113
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.1859, Longitude -124.1752
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1099 feet
Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna
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22 miles away
Whether you're coming to the North Coast for business or pleasure the Best Western Country Inn in Fortuna will make your visit as comfortable as possible. With beautiful nearby vista's, parks, and an...
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User input for King Crest Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, California, the metro area neareast to King Crest Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at King Crest Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California
Local climate location: SCOTIA 8 miles away
     
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Super 8 Motel - Fortuna, Fortuna
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22 miles away
Avenue of the Giants Redwoods 14 miles, Pacific Lumber Co., Worlds Largest Redwood Mill 4 miles, College of the Redwoods 5 miles, Northern Gateway to the Redwood Empire, Fortuna Depot Museum 1 mile, G...
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Fortuna
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22 miles away
Indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room and meeting facilities. Hotel has interior corridors and elevator. Large 2-room family suites available. Some rooms with great view of Eel River and rolling hills. ...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near King Crest Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near King Crest Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near King Crest Trail:
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Mattole River, Humboldt County
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III - 27.2 miles long (Shelter Cove Road to Honeydew) |
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Eel River, Humboldt County
County
, 16 miles away, Class II - 22.1 miles long (South Fork Eel to Rio Dell) |
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Van Duzen River, Humboldt County
County
, 22 miles away, Class II-III - 5.2 miles long (Grizzly Creek to Highway 36 bridge) |
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Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County
County
, 31 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Big Bend to Piercy) |
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| | Hotels Near King Crest Trail:
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Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna
, 22 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Fortuna (Ferndale Area), Ca, Fortuna
, 22 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Fortuna, Fortuna
, 22 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Fortuna
, 22 miles away |
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Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 23 miles away |
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