It’s hard to go wrong with any section of the NCT through the National Forest. Highbank Lake is secluded and has a nice campground. This section passes through a variety of habitat including upland oak, riparian, swamps and marshes. Can be muddy after it rains.
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Did the loop in 2 days — highly recommended doing the NCT side first with enough water packed in for the first 11 miles. Water abundant on the E side (stream) and at Seaton Creek campground (potable).
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