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| | Trails are brilliant and plentiful in California, and Pilot Ridge Trail is one of them, and it's in Humboldt County. Backcountry backpacking here in California is a great way to spend some time. Outdoors folks generally like this part of California. The time needed for this trek is roughly 4 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. This is just one of a large number of hiking |
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trails in this neighborhood. Pilot Ridge Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This region does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before
| | you go. At Pilot Ridge Trail through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's while night lows are commonly in the 50's. Highs throughout the winter are commonly in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Pilot Ridge Trail. This is not a very long great outdoors hiking trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. There are numerous backcountry hiking trails in California, and each one has its own character. Pilot Ridge Trail is 4.6 miles long it's an average length wilderness hiking | |
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trail. Pilot Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 735 feet which is a lower than average number. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, if you happen to be in Humboldt County of California, Pilot Ridge Trail is a good local backpacking and hiking trail
for doing a bit of leg stretching. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Pilot Ridge Trail sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.
Backcountry hiking here in the Coast Ranges is the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. This hiking and backpacking trail is a mid length hiking and backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a great hiking trail for the average person looking for
a great adventure. It's a lengthy drive from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna to Pilot Ridge Trail, but it's one of those sites where backcountry trekking is magnificent.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Blake Spring Campground since you're here at Pilot Ridge Trail,
and there's some flowing water nearby, Guy Creek is a stream you can stop at while here. Don't try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a pleasant time here at Pilot Ridge Trail. Slide Creek Campground is a nice local campground, and a glorious location for whitewater paddling is Mad River.
Get your heart beating on the pleasant whitewater of Trinity River - South Fork, and Holm Creek is in the neighborhood of Pilot Ridge Trail and is always a joy to go to. A spree to Pilot Ridge Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Poison Spring, and Filaree Flat is
a nice spot here at Pilot Ridge Trail. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the Coast Ranges. A short visit to Cold Spring is always worthwhile; a nice place like Severin Openings here at Pilot Ridge Trail is too great to miss.
This location, the Coast Ranges, has so much outdoors enjoyable things. Pilot Ridge Trail is not far at all from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna.
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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.
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Current weather conditions at Pilot Ridge Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County, California
Local climate location: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 32 miles away
        
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Howard Johnson Express Inn, Arcata
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35 miles away
The Howard Johnson Express Inn Arcata is a two story interior corridor property with heated indoor pool and spa, fitness room and guest laundry. The Howard Johnson Express Inn Arcata is centrally loc...
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Comfort Inn Arcata, Arcata
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35 miles away
More than 50 percent of rooms are non-smoking. Beautiful, well-maintained property with friendly staff. All rooms have coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. ...
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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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Dean Creek Resort, Redway
, 27 miles away |
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Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
, 28 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express Inn, Arcata
, 35 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Arcata, Arcata
, 35 miles away |
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Best Western Arcata Inn, Arcata
, 35 miles away |
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