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| | Pilot Ridge Trail is a long drive away from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, but it sure is a a tremendous hiking trail. Every single California backcountry hiking trail is picturesque in its own way. No chance of getting bored in California if you like nature. There's not much difference in elevation along Pilot Ridge Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backcountry hiking trail. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors hiking trail is 735 feet, and that is lower than average. With its 4.6 miles of walking distance it's |
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an average length backcountry hiking trail. Backcountry hiking in California is an outstanding way to spend some time. The trails of the Coast Ranges are a really splendid way to spend quality time in nature. There are so many backcountry trails in this vicinity. This trail is
| | a normal length trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect backcountry trail for the average person looking for a perfect adventure. This area does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Pilot Ridge Trail is a two ended great outdoors hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Wilderness hiking trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found | |
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all over California, and Pilot Ridge Trail in Humboldt County is one of them. A good deal of rain falls at Pilot Ridge Trail; most of the rain falls throughout December, and the driest month of the year is July. Even though this is not a very long great outdoors hiking trail it's
always great to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Pilot Ridge Trail in Humboldt County, California is such a tremendous place. You should count on this trek taking about 4 hours, but of course
some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. During the warm days of summer, highs frequently are in the 80's at Pilot Ridge Trail. Throughout the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows in the 30's for Pilot
Ridge Trail. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go.
Briefly about the general area:
Filaree Flat is a glorious site, and why not camp at Slide Creek Campground if you're here at Pilot Ridge Trail. Now, you may think that's plenty
but there's even more amusing stuff to do here at Pilot Ridge Trail. A tremendous location to camp here at Pilot Ridge Trail is Blake Spring Campground; don't leave Pilot Ridge Trail without first paying a visit to Cold Spring.
This spot, the Coast Ranges, has so much outdoors
cool things. A visit to Severin Openings rejuvenates the spirit; a spree to Poison Spring will fill your soul with nice feelings. So much entertaining stuff to do in the Coast Ranges, not enough time. The great folks of Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna like to hang out close by. Whitewater
paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Trinity River - South Fork, and swing by Guy Creek it's a great site to have a look at.
There's whitewater on Mad River for all you adrenaline people, and why not a little side trip to Holm Creek.
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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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| | 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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Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 27 miles away |
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Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
, 28 miles away |
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Motel Garberville, Garberville
, 29 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express Arcata, Arcata
, 35 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Arcata, Arcata
, 35 miles away |
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35 miles away
