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The Best Backpacking in Crescent City

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Top backpacking spots in and near Crescent City

  • Crescent City, California

    Camp at Nickel Creek

    4.0
    5 mi / 300 ft gain
    First, check in at the Crescent City Ranger Information Center in Crescent City to pick up your free backcountry permit and get permission to park your car at the Crescent City Beach Education Center off of Enderts Beach Road. This is the safest place to park at due to numerous car break-ins at t...
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  • Crescent City, California

    CA Coastal Trail: Kellog Road to Point Saint George

    12.46 mi / 72 ft gain
    CA Coastal Trail: Kellog Road to Point Saint George is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Crescent City, California.
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  • Del Norte County, California

    Demartin Section

    11.89 mi / 2982 ft gain
    Demartin Section is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Klamath, California.
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  • Orick, California

    California Coastal Trail: Te-wo-lew Section

    6.02 mi / 587 ft gain
    California Coastal Trail: Te-wo-lew Section is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Orick, California.
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  • Crescent City, California

    Devil's Punchbowl, Six Rivers National Forest

    4.0
    8.33 mi / 1660 ft gain
    Located in extreme Northern California, the Siskiyou Mountains are the largest sub-range of the Klamath Mountain range and among the most rugged. The Siskiyou Wilderness, designated in 1984, encompasses three national forests: Siskiyou, Klamath and Six Rivers for a total of 182,802 acres. Because...
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  • Orick, California

    Prairie Creek Redwoods Loop

    5.0
    19.42 mi / 2799 ft gain
    This is the itinerary for our 3 day backpacking trip at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in early May. The original plan was to backpack Redwood Creek Trail in Redwood National Park.  A couple issues stopped us from doing that: The water level was too high in May and multiple Park Rangers warne...
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  • Humboldt County, California

    Miner's Ridge and James Irvine Trail Loop

    11.15 mi / 1637 ft gain
    Miner's Ridge and James Irvine Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Orick, California.
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  • Del Norte County, California

    Backpack to Raspberry Lake

    1.0
    12 mi / 1800 ft gain
    If you wish to experience the beauty of the Siskiyou Wilderness and avoid the crowds associated with The Devil’s Punchbowl, then consider a visit to Raspberry Lake. Beginning at the Young’s Valley Trailhead (Coordinates: 41.889919, -123.654755), this hike is a great option for those seeking wide...
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  • Humboldt County, California

    Hike to Tall Trees Grove, Redwood NP

    5.0
    3.9 mi / 690 ft gain
    NOTE: You need a permit, albeit free, to do this hike.First, you'll need to go to the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center just off Highway 101 south of Orick, CA. Once there, write down your license plate number and go up to the counter and ask one of the rangers for a permit for Tall Trees Access Ro...
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  • Orick, California

    Tall Trees Grove, Redwood Creek, Emerald Ridge Loop

    4.4
    4.41 mi / 1043 ft gain
    Day 1: Check with the Rangers station before heading up for best camping opportunities. Assuming you've checked with the rangers for approval...if there are openings, off of the main road, there are side streets with access to the beaches. Pull into one of these areas and drive down as far as you...
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  • Cave Junction, Oregon

    Lake Mountain and Mount Elijah

    9.7 mi / 2448 ft gain
    Lake Mountain and Mount Elijah is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Cave Junction, Oregon.
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  • Cave Junction, Oregon

    Elijah Mountain Trail

    5.01 mi / 1220 ft gain
    Elijah Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Williams, Oregon.
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