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| | Hey, time for a backcountry hike don’t you think? Summit Valley Trail in Del Norte County, California is a really brilliant spot to spend some time. Great backcountry trails in California are in abundance, and Summit Valley Trail in Del Norte County is one of them. Backcountry hiking in California is a good way to spend some time. The number of backpacking and hiking trails in this neighborhood is not very high. Summit Valley Trail is a great outdoors hiking trail of perfect length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough |
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backpacking and hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a glorious challenge. Rather far from Crescent City North you encounter Summit Valley Trail, but it is one of many brilliant wilderness hiking trails in this area. The total elevation difference for this backpacking
| | trail is 3,955 feet which is higher than average. Summit Valley Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Trekking here in California is a must. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Of course, this is an overnight hike, 2 days normally, so it's a perfect thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. These great outdoors hiking trails here in the Coast Ranges are the best way to enjoy these mountains. Summit Valley Trail gets lots of water; the wettest month of the year is usually December, that's the one | |
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that rains the most, and July is the month with the least moisture. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. This backpacking trail has only one trailhead, so
in and out is the way to trek it normally. This region does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Summit Valley Trail is 14.8 miles long; it's longer than many hiking trails. Each
one of the many backcountry trails of California has its own unique prettiness. For the duration of the summertime highs here at Summit Valley Trail reach the 60's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's, and winter nights come with
lows in the 30's to Summit Valley Trail.
Briefly about the general area:
Cedar Camp Spring is an inspiring spot to pop by while you're here; since you're here, you might as well check out Elkhorn Bar. This place, Summit Valley Trail, it simply has so much outdoors amusing
stuff. If you're here at Summit Valley Trail, you could stop at Quartz Creek, and a pleasant journey to Summit Valley is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Wooley Bear Spring; in case you don’t have a problem getting dripping
wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Goose Creek. All the outdoors amusing things in the Coast Ranges will keep you coming back time and again. Big Flat Campground is a great local campground. It's a fine idea to stop at Eightmile Creek, it's near Summit Valley Trail;
Big Flat is a good place to stretch your legs a bit.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Coast Ranges. Blue Creek Campground is a delightful campground nearby, and Hurdygurdy Creek has a great whitewater paddling spot nearby.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 41.5808, Longitude -123.8084
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 3955 feet
Super 8 Crescent City, Crescent City
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26 miles away
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Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City
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26 miles away
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User input for Summit Valley Trail, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Crescent City North, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crescent City North, California, the metro area neareast to Summit Valley Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Summit Valley Trail, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County, California
Local climate location: KLAMATH 20 miles away
    
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Quality Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City
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26 miles away
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Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City
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26 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Summit Valley Trail, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County, California
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| | Trails Near Summit Valley Trail:
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Paradise Trail, Del Norte
County
, 13 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 1561 feet elevation difference |
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Clear Creek National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou
County
, 15 miles away, 34.8 hiking miles, 3925 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Summit Valley Trail:
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Goose Creek, Del Norte County
County
, 7 miles away, Class V - 5.6 miles long (Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence) |
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Hurdygurdy Creek, Del Norte County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road) |
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Smith River - South Fork, Del Norte County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork) |
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Klamath River, Humboldt County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II - 36 miles long (Weitchpec to Klamath Glen) |
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Smith River - Middle Fork, Del Norte County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road) |
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| | Hotels Near Summit Valley Trail:
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Super 8 Crescent City, Crescent City
, 26 miles away |
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Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City
, 26 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City
, 26 miles away |
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Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City
, 26 miles away |
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Front Street Inn, Crescent City
, 26 miles away |
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