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| | Lightning Trail is a wilderness hiking trail quite far from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, but it is a fine hideaway from the town. Backcountry backpacking here in California never gets boring. We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and Lightning Trail in Humboldt County, California is just what you need. This is one of a very small number of backpacking and hiking trails in this region. With its 2.2 miles of walking distance it's shorter than many hiking and backpacking trails. Backpacking and hiking trails for backcountry trekking, and |
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backpacking can be found all over California; Lightning Trail in Humboldt County is one of them. There's not much difference in elevation along the hiking and backpacking trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking and backpacking trail. Lightning Trail
| | is a relatively wet place ordinarily with a large amount of precipitation; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is July. This great outdoors trail has a total elevation difference of 1,399 feet which is an average number. This trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Backcountry backpacking here in the Coast Ranges is the best way to enjoy these peaks. Lightning Trail is a one trailhead great outdoors trail, so you're looking | |
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at an in and out hike. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 2 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Throughout the summer at Lightning Trail highs are mostly in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the
50's. All through the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 50's while Lightning Trail night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. Lightning Trail is on the short side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a good backpacking and hiking trail
for the average person looking for a good adventure. Each backcountry trail in California is well worth a backcountry walk. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. With so many outdoors endeavors available in California you'll never get bored.
Even though this is not a very long trail it's always wonderful to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen.
Briefly about the general area:
So many fun things to do here in the Coast Ranges, too magnificent to be true. Camping at Horse Mountain Campground is always a tremendous experience. Camping is available at Tolkan Campground; you can run the rapids of Mattole River.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 40.173, Longitude -124.1119
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Total elevation difference: 1399 feet
Dean Creek Resort, Redway
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21 miles away
The award winning Dean Creek Resort is nestled on the banks of the Eel River in Giant Redwood country,only three miles from the world famous Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt State Forest. Open year ro...
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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 Lightning 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 Lightning Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Lightning Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California
Local climate location: SCOTIA 7 miles away
     
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Holiday Inn Express FORTUNA (FERNDALE AREA), Fortuna
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22 miles away
Overlooking the Eel River, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Fortuna, California offers 46 newly remodeled rooms, including two king-bed suites with whirlpool spas. Indoor heated pool and spa. All rooms f...
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Super 8 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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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Lightning Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Lightning Trail. |
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Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 21 miles away |
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Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna
, 22 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express FORTUNA (FERNDALE AREA), Fortuna
, 22 miles away |
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Super 8 Fortuna, Fortuna
, 22 miles away |
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Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
, 22 miles away |
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