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Lake Earl Wildlife Area Trail

The Lake Earl Wildlife Area Trail at Lake Earl Wildlife Area in Crescent City, California is an easy 1.7-mile out-and-back trail that leads out to the wetlands south of Lake Earl.

The trail starts off heading north toward the Cadra Point Trail, but quickly takes a right-hand turn and heads northeast after hiking approximately 0.2-miles in. After turning and heading northeast, this hike then takes another right-hand turn after hiking about 0.25-miles from the first turn. Hike an additional 0.4-miles to reach the turnaround point for this hike.

Parking: Parking can be found at the coordinates provided and the lot is large enough to accommodate about ten or more vehicles.

Biking: Biking is allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • Lake Earl Wildlife Area Trail is an easy, 1.7-mile out-and-back trail in Crescent City, CA, leading to wetlands south of Lake Earl.
  • The trail involves two right-hand turns after short distances (0.2 miles and 0.25 miles) from the start, with a turnaround point 0.4 miles after the second turn.
  • Parking is available for ten or more vehicles, and biking is permitted on the trail.
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Distance
1.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
51 min
Elev. Gain
56'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 12, 2019
Updated
August 13, 2019

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Total Change
41'
Ascent
56'
Descent
61'
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Features

Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.798665, -124.21653
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.798813, -124.216505

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)
Poison Ivy or Poison Oak

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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