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41.38, -124.04 · rel 15747979
41.38, -124.04 · rel 15747979
James Irvine Trail
7,8 km from Visitor Center to Gold Bluffs Beach .
Visitor Center
→
Gold Bluffs Beach
linear
7,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× Attraction
Prairie Creek Visitor Center
Attraction ·
167 m off route
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Elk Viewing
Attraction ·
418 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Fern Canyon
Attraction ·
27 m off route
7,8 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
James Irvine Trail is 7.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, James Irvine Trail takes approximately 1h 57min to complete.
No, James Irvine Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Visitor Center to Gold Bluffs Beach. Plan ahead for return transport.
James Irvine Trail starts at Visitor Center.
James Irvine Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
James Irvine Trail is maintained and managed by California State Parks.