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| | If you happen to be in California, why not go backpacking, it is a glorious idea. A lengthy trip divides Red Bluff from Chaos Crags Trail, but backcountry hiking it is always cool. Fine backcountry hiking trails in California are in abundance; Chaos Crags Trail in Shasta County is one of them. This is a region covered with lots of hiking trails. Much rain falls at Chaos Crags Trail; the wettest month of the year is generally December, that's the one that snows the most, and July meanwhile is the driest month. The time needed for this backcountry trek |
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is roughly 3 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This wilderness trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. Chaos Crags Trail is 3.4 miles long it's a shorter type hike. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions
| | or closures before you go. Backcountry hiking here in the Southern Cascade Range is a very good way to see these highlands. This hiking trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail delightful for the average walker looking for a fun adventure. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Chaos Crags Trail in Shasta County, California | |
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is a really glorious site to spend some time. While visiting this neighborhood in California it's a nice idea to go trekking too. The total elevation difference for this wilderness trail is 929 feet which is lower than average. Every single California backcountry hiking trail is
well worth a walk. This backcountry trail is not that long but it's always nice to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. All through the warmest time of the year highs here at Chaos Crags Trail get into the 80's, and during the night it cools down to
the 40's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Chaos Crags Trail are in the 10's. Chaos Crags Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking
trail.
Briefly about the general area:
A good location to camp here at Chaos Crags Trail is Kings Creek Campground, and Sunflower Flat is a great site.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a perfect location close to Chaos Crags Trail, and camping at Mill Creek RV Park
is always a glorious experience. But wait, there's more fun stuff to do in the Southern Cascade Range. Nobles Pass is in the vicinity of Chaos Crags Trail and is a great place; some great nature is available in Dwarf Forest.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 40.5345, Longitude -121.5573
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Total elevation difference: 929 feet
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22 miles away
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Best Western Rose Quartz, Chester
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24 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Red Bluff, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Red Bluff, California, the metro area neareast to Chaos Crags Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Chaos Crags Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County, California
Local climate location: BURNEY 9 miles away
       
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Comfort Inn Central, Paradise
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42 miles away
Quite country location, beautifully appointed guest rooms, excellent customer service, award winning hotel. Easy commute to Chico and Ca State University. Numerous local antique shops, Plenty of activ...
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42 miles away
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Hanna Trail, Tehama
County
, 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1799 feet elevation difference |
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Growler Trail, Tehama
County
, 8 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 1156 feet elevation difference |
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Heart Lake Twin Meadows Trail, Tehama
County
, 8 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1384 feet elevation difference |
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Bunchgrass Trail, Shasta
County
, 8 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1779 feet elevation difference |
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Childs Meadows Trail, Tehama
County
, 9 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1369 feet elevation difference |
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Bailey Creek Cottages, Chester
, 22 miles away |
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Best Western Rose Quartz, Chester
, 24 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Central, Paradise
, 42 miles away |
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Paradise Inn, Paradise
, 42 miles away |
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Best Western Heritage Inn, Chico
, 46 miles away |
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