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| | Bluford Trail is a trail rather far from Redding, but backpacking it is great merriment any time. When was the last time you got out in the outdoors a bit? Bluford Trail in Shasta County, California is a good site to go. Here in California hiking is a great idea. Some parts of Bluford Trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. Every backcountry hiking trail in California has something unique to offer. In California you never |
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run out of outdoors fun. Being 6 miles long it's an average length hiking trail. California has plenty of good backcountry hiking trails; one of them being Bluford Trail in Shasta County. The picturesque wilderness trails of the Klamath Mountains are a really delightful way to
| | spend quality time in the great outdoors. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Bluford Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. The amount of precipitation that falls at Bluford Trail is in close proximity to the national average; the month with most | |
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of the rain is January, and the driest month of the year is July. This trek shouldn't take more than 5.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Bluford Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,510 feet which is higher
than average. Summertime brings highs in the 90's to Bluford Trail. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Bluford
Trail sink into the 30's. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Bluford Trail is a normal length wilderness trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a fine great outdoors hiking trail for experienced backcountry walkers
in glorious shape. This is one of a very small number of great outdoors hiking trails in this region.
Briefly about the general area:
Deer Lick Springs is always fun to check out, and paddling on Beegum Creek is so much fun. If you came for an overnight stay Basin Gulch
Campgrounds is a fine spot to camp, and Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork has a great whitewater paddling spot nearby.
Don't stop me now, cause I'm havin' a great time here at Bluford Trail. Beegum Gorge Campground is a brilliant local campground. If you want a great time in the
great outdoors just come on up to the Klamath Mountains. Some nearby water includes Chanchelulla Creek, and you could always explore Bluford Gulch. Anderson Point is near Bluford Trail and is a splendid spot to go to, and if you haven’t been to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, you should schedule some time for it if you're here.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.4071, Longitude -122.8877
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.4451, Longitude -122.902
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = .5 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2510 feet
Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding
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36 miles away
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Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding
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36 miles away
Old Mining town with much outdoor recreation. Located on the north end of town. Walking distance to restaurants and park. 24-hr front desk. Guests receive a voucher for a fully cooked to order breakf...
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User input for Bluford Trail, Klamath Mountains, Shasta County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Redding, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Redding, California, the metro area neareast to Bluford Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Bluford Trail, Klamath Mountains, Shasta County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bluford Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Bluford Trail:
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Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 11.1 miles long (Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road) |
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Beegum Creek, Shasta / Tehama County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (USFS Campground to State Highway 36) |
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Hayfork Creek, Trinity County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Above Highway 36 to Highway 36) |
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Trinity River, Trinity County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II - 30.3 miles long (Lewiston to Junction City) |
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| | Hotels Near Bluford Trail:
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Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding
, 36 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding
, 36 miles away |
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Americas Best Inns-Redding, Redding
, 37 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express, Redding
, 37 miles away |
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VAGABOND INN REDDING, Redding
, 38 miles away |
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37 miles away
