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| | There are numerous backpacking trails in California, and each one has something unique to offer. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, West Ridge Trail in Humboldt County, California is a perfect selection. Great outdoors trails for backcountry trekking, and backpacking can be found all over California, and West Ridge Trail in Humboldt County is one of them. This neighborhood 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. California is a brilliant location for |
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outdoors folks. This hiking trail has two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. West Ridge Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backcountry
| | hiking trail. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. Trekking in California never gets boring. West Ridge Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. For the period of the summer here at West Ridge Trail, high temperatures regularly get into the 60's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's while West Ridge Trail night low temperatures all through the winter | |
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are in the 30's. It's a lengthy journey from Crescent City North to West Ridge Trail, but it is a perfect sanctuary from the city. You should count on this hike taking about 7 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is
a region covered with lots of great outdoors hiking trails. Being 7.8 miles long it's an average length backcountry hiking trail. The total elevation difference for West Ridge Trail is 651 feet, and that is lower than average. This hiking trail is a normal length hiking trail having
an average number of uphill miles which makes this great outdoors hiking trail glorious for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Wilderness trails like this one here in the Coast Ranges are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. Keep in mind that this is a long backcountry
trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
So much fun stuff close to West Ridge Trail, truly striking. During your spree to West Ridge Trail you'll meet some people from Crescent City North for sure. Near West Ridge Trail you find
Fern Canyon which is a good location to stop at, and don't forget to take a great little tour to Brown Creek.
There's so much to do here at West Ridge Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Klamath River RV Park is a fine spot for that, and nothing beats kicking back
at Gold Bluffs Beach. Why not check out nearby Godwood Creek while you're here at West Ridge Trail, and a good place for whitewater paddling is Redwood Creek. These mountains rock, just look at all the amusing stuff to do in the Coast Ranges. If you came to camp Klamath Glen Resort is a tremendous spot to do that; in case you don’t mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Klamath River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 41.3639, Longitude -124.0198
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 41.4083, Longitude -124.03
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 651 feet
Emerald Forest Of Trinidad, Trinidad
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18 miles away
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Super 8 Crescent City, Crescent City
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22 miles away
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User input for West Ridge Trail, Coast Ranges, Humboldt 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 West Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Trails Near West Ridge Trail:
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Zigzag Trail, Humboldt
County
, 0 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 521 feet elevation difference |
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Crea Trail, Humboldt
County
, 1 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 688 feet elevation difference |
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Miners Ridge Trail, Humboldt
County
, 1 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 617 feet elevation difference |
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Foothill Trail, Humboldt
County
, 1 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 235 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Trail, Humboldt
County
, 1 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 679 feet elevation difference |
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James Irvine Trail, Humboldt
County
, 1 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 273 feet elevation difference |
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Big Tree Trail, Humboldt
County
, 1 miles away, .8 hiking miles, 46 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near West Ridge Trail:
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Redwood Creek, Humboldt County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 25 miles long (Lacks Creek to Orick) |
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Klamath River, Humboldt County
County
, 13 miles away, Class II - 36 miles long (Weitchpec to Klamath Glen) |
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| | Hotels Near West Ridge Trail:
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Emerald Forest Of Trinidad, Trinidad
, 18 miles away |
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Super 8 Crescent City, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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Front Street Inn, Crescent City
, 22 miles away |
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