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Big Basin Redwoods State Park/California

North Rim Loop

Boulder Creek, California

19.8 mi

Distance

6,109 ft

Elev. Gain

8h 42m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The backpacking trip starts and ends at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Water can be removed from the creek. Start at Big Basin Park Headquarters and Hike to Lane Trail Camp. On the second day of hiking, you can go to Sunset Trail Camp via Middle Ridge Road. On the third day, hike back to Big Basin Park Headquarters along the Sea Trail. Permits are required for backpacking.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:142 ft
Max:703 ft
1,862 ft
1,862 ft
142 ft329 ft516 ft703 ft0.0 mi4.9 mi9.9 mi14.8 mi19.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

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