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| | Every single California hiking and backpacking trail is worth backcountry backpacking. California is a good outdoors state. Finally, hiking time is here again, and Pilot Ridge Trail in Humboldt County, California is an excellent spot to go. Being 4.6 miles long it's an average length backcountry trail. The beautiful backpacking trails of the Coast Ranges are a very splendid way to see these summits. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. This is a two-ended great outdoors hiking trail with two trailheads which |
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means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Sometimes this wilderness trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This is not a very long wilderness trail but you should
| | still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The time needed for this walk is roughly 4 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There's not much difference in elevation along the backcountry trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry trek. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. When you're here in California backcountry backpacking along one of its hiking and backpacking trails is a splendid way to spend some time. During the summertime months | |
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at Pilot Ridge Trail temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are typically in the 40's while Pilot Ridge Trail night low temperatures throughout the wintertime
are in the 30's. The total elevation difference for Pilot Ridge Trail is 735 feet which is a lower than average number. There are so many good hiking and backpacking trails for backcountry backpacking in California, and one of these is Pilot Ridge Trail in Humboldt County. Pilot
Ridge Trail is to be found a relatively lengthy drive from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, but you always have an excellent time when you're hiking along it. Pilot Ridge Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and the driest
month of the year is July. This backpacking trail is a mid length backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking and backpacking trail great for the average backcountry hiker looking for a fun adventure.
Briefly about the general area:
If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Coast Ranges. Some nearby water includes Guy Creek; whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Mad River. Why not camp at Blake Spring Campground if you're here at Pilot Ridge Trail, and
spots like Filaree Flat are great to check out.
The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Severin Openings is a pleasant location, and Cold Spring is an inspiring place to take a look at while you're here. I can't stop, cause I'm havin' a great time here at Pilot
Ridge Trail. Getting to Holm Creek from Pilot Ridge Trail is easy, and if you come at the right time of year, Trinity River - South Fork offers some fine whitewater. If you came for an overnight stay Slide Creek Campground is a glorious spot to camp; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Poison Spring.
This site, the Coast Ranges, has so much outdoors fun stuff.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.5814, Longitude -123.6234
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.6048, Longitude -123.6349
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.3 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 735 feet
Dean Creek Resort, Redway
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27 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 Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
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28 miles away
Stay at this Garberville hotel situated at the entrance of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The Best Western Humboldt House Inn is conveniently located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking...
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User input for Pilot Ridge 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 Pilot Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pilot Ridge Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pilot Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Pilot Ridge Trail:
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Dan East Trail, Humboldt
County
, 3 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference |
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Blake Trail, Humboldt
County
, 3 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 3420 feet elevation difference |
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County Line Trail, Humboldt
County
, 4 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 3397 feet elevation difference |
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Grouse Creek Tractor Trail, Humboldt
County
, 7 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2606 feet elevation difference |
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Grouse Creek Tractor Way, Humboldt
County
, 9 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 896 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pilot Ridge Trail:
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Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity/ Humboldt County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-V - 64.6 miles long (East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road) |
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Mad River, Trinity/ Humboldt County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 miles below Highway 36) |
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| | Hotels Near Pilot Ridge Trail:
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Tsewenaldin Inn, Hoopa
, 24 miles away |
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Myers Inn, Myers Flat
, 24 miles away |
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Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 27 miles away |
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Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
, 28 miles away |
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Hotel Arcata, Arcata
, 35 miles away |
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35 miles away
