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Big Valley Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The total elevation difference for Big Valley Trail is 1,052 feet, and that is about average. You should count on this backcountry walk taking about 5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This backpacking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Big Valley Trail is 5.6 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk. You spend the whole backcountry walk in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1052 feet
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US Hiking Trails > California > Big Valley Trail
