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| | There are so many great wilderness hiking trails for backcountry trekking in California, and Summit Valley Trail in Del Norte County is one of them. Outdoors folks generally like this part of California. Backcountry trekking in California is so much fun. Of course, this is an overnight walk, 2 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Summit Valley Trail is located a relatively lengthy trip from Crescent City North, but trails like these are great. Summit Valley Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep |
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in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is a great outdoors trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The total elevation difference for Summit Valley Trail is 3,955 feet which is higher than average. Hey, time for
| | a backcountry trek don’t you think? Summit Valley Trail in Del Norte County, California is a nice site to go. Summit Valley Trail is a wet location that gets a good deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Trails like this one here in the Coast Ranges are a splendid way to explore these mountaintops. High temperatures at Summit Valley Trail during the long summer days are in the 60's. Once the sun is | |
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down it falls down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are commonly in the 50's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Summit Valley Trail temperatures fall to the 30's. Every wilderness hiking trail in California has its own unique beauty. This great outdoors 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. This is one of a very small number of great outdoors trails in this vicinity. Being 14.8 miles long; it's longer than many hiking and backpacking trails.
This hiking trail is a hiking trail of magnificent length having an average number of uphill miles which makes this great outdoors trail glorious for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Summit Valley Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be hiking it in and back out.
Briefly
about the general area:
You can run the rapids of Hurdygurdy Creek close to Summit Valley Trail; why not take a little journey to Quartz Creek while you're here. But wait, there's more amusing things to do in the Coast Ranges. It's always great to stop at Wooley Bear Spring.
Having a good time in the Coast Ranges is uncomplicated. There's so much to do here at Summit Valley Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Blue Creek Campground is a pleasant place for that, and there's whitewater on Goose Creek for all you adrenaline people. A glorious
place like Big Flat here at Summit Valley Trail is too wonderful to miss; Elkhorn Bar is also a great place to explore. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Summit Valley Trail has to offer, you can camp at Big Flat Campground, and Summit Valley is right here at Summit
Valley Trail.
Yeah, come here to Summit Valley Trail for a delightful time. Don't leave Summit Valley Trail without first paying a visit to Cedar Camp Spring, and Eightmile Creek is near Summit Valley Trail and is always a delight to stop by.
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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 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City
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24 miles away
* Located at the south end of Crescent City on Redwood Highway 101 across from Crescent City Harbor. 49 spacious rooms in a quiet, relaxed setting, some with harbor views. Walk across the street to ex...
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Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City
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26 miles away
Retreat to this Crescent City, California hotel and experience comfortable accommodations near Redwood National Park and the Pacific Ocean. Welcome to the Best Western Northwinds Inn where guests w...
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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
Free high-speed Internet access. Hotel is located at the gateway to the redwood forest and offers large rooms, some with partial ocean views. Many of the rooms and suites have a balcony and a large wh...
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Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City
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26 miles away
Anchor Beach Inn offers amenities to suit all travelers needs. Whether you are here on business, pleasure, or a little of both. We offer a complimentary continental breakfast, indoor jacuzzi, g...
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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 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City
, 24 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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