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| | Bear Creek Trail is not very near Medford at all, but it sure is a a perfect backcountry trail. California has plenty of great hiking trails, and one of those is Bear Creek Trail in Siskiyou County. If you happen to be in California, why not go trekking, it is always an amusing thing to do. Backcountry hiking here in California is a must. The number of backcountry trails in this vicinity is not very high. Bear Creek Trail is 14.2 miles long; it's longer than many great outdoors hiking trails. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so |
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do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This is a great outdoors hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Every single California hiking trail has its own unique attractiveness. This
| | wilderness trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced hikers looking for a nice challenge. The total elevation difference for Bear Creek Trail is 3,136 feet which is a higher than average number. Bear Creek Trail is pretty arid commonly; through December this region sees the most rain while July is commonly the driest month. Put on your backpacking shoes, and hit the backcountry trail, Bear Creek Trail in Siskiyou County, California is a perfect place for getting out. Summer | |
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brings highs in the 80's to Bear Creek Trail, and the nighttime is fairly cooler of course, generally in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are generally in the 40's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for Bear Creek Trail tend to be in the 20's. Of course, this
is an overnight backcountry walk, 2 days normally, so it's a fine thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Different parts of this great outdoors hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that
you may need to dress differently at different elevations. The wilderness trails of the Siskiyou Mountains are the best way to enjoy these highlands. This backcountry trail has two trailheads, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back.
Briefly
about the general area:
Maple Grove Spring is a glorious local attraction, and let's not forget Longfellow Creek which is a stream that you may encounter during your stay. You might want to pay a visit to Lime Gulch if you're here at Bear Creek Trail; if you come at the right
time of year, Klamath River offers some magnificent whitewater.
These mountains rock, just check out all the enjoyable things to do in the Siskiyou Mountains. Maple Spring is a charming place to stop by while you're at Bear Creek Trail; naturally Bear Creek flows through this
vicinity. And that's not all you can do here at Bear Creek Trail. Why not camp at Tree of Heaven Campground while you're here at Bear Creek Trail, and if you came for an overnight stay Yreka RV Park is a glorious location to camp.
If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors
just come on up to the Siskiyou Mountains. While you're here at Bear Creek Trail you should visit Humbug Point; there are some splendid whitewater spots on Shasta River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 41.888, Longitude -122.7041
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 41.883, Longitude -122.6165
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3136 feet
Yreka Super 8 Motel, Yreka
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7 miles away
* AAA Approved/2 Diamonds. We are located close to Mt.Shasta and Mt Ashland Ski Parks. Dining and Shopping within walking. Klamath River, fishing, hunting, Blue Goose Trail, Blue Goose Train Ride, ...
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Best Western Miner's Inn, Yreka
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9 miles away
The discovery of gold in 1851 created the town of Yreka and today, the spirit of the Gold Rush Era lives on in the buildings on Miner Street, many dating back to the 1850s, and in over 75 pre-1900 hou...
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User input for Bear Creek Trail, Siskiyou Mountains, Siskiyou County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Bear Creek Trail, Siskiyou Mountains, Siskiyou County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Copper Trail, Siskiyou
County
, 2 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 954 feet elevation difference |
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Clear Creek Trail, Siskiyou
County
, 5 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 743 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Klamath River, Siskiyou County
County
, 5 miles away, Class II - 48 miles long (Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground) |
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Shasta River, Siskiyou County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 6.8 miles long (Highway 263 bridge to Klamath River) |
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Jenny Creek, Jackson / Siskiyou County
County
, 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California) |
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Scott River, Siskiyou County
County
, 26 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence) |
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| | National Parks Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA
, 61 miles away |
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Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR
, 64 miles away |
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Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR
, 67 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Yreka Super 8 Motel, Yreka
, 7 miles away |
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Best Western Miner's Inn, Yreka
, 9 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Yreka
, 9 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express YREKA-SHASTA AREA, Yreka
, 9 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Yreka, Yreka
, 9 miles away |
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9 miles away
