California hiking trails - Chaos Crags Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County

   
  Going for a trek here in California is something that is always fun to do. Chaos Crags Trail is not very right next door to Red Bluff at all, but it is a really nice great outdoors trail. No chance of getting bored in California if you like the great outdoors. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 3 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Chaos Crags Trail is 3.4 miles long it's shorter than many trails. There are backpacking and hiking trails all over California; among these are Chaos Crags Trail in Shasta County.
    You spend the whole backcountry trek in roughly the same elevation zone, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole trail. Chaos Crags Trail is on the short side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this wilderness hiking trail wonderful for the
average trekker looking for an amusing adventure. Throughout the summertime months here at Chaos Crags Trail, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's while Chaos Crags Trail overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's. Every backpacking and hiking trail in California is scenic in its own way. Chaos Crags Trail has a total elevation difference of 929 feet, and that is lower than average. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be  
backcountry trekking it in and back out. A large amount of rainfall falls at Chaos Crags Trail; December is when you get the most snow here, and the driest month is July. This is one of many wilderness hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. This backcountry hiking trail is not that long but it's always pleasant to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Sometimes this backcountry hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. These great outdoors hiking trails here in the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountains. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Finally, backpacking time is here again, and Chaos Crags Trail in Shasta County, California is just what you need.

Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Mill Creek RV Park if you're here at Chaos Crags Trail, and a visit to Lassen Volcanic National Park is worthwhile. Everybody loves Sunflower Flat, and if you came for an overnight stay Kings Creek Campground is a glorious place to camp.
But wait, there's more fun stuff to do in the Southern Cascade Range. A glorious site to check out in the neighborhood of Chaos Crags Trail is Nobles Pass, and not far from here you can enjoy the trees of Dwarf Forest.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 40.5345, Longitude -121.5573
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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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 Trails Near Chaos Crags Trail:
Hanna Trail, Tehama County , 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1799 feet elevation difference
Growler Trail, Tehama County , 8 miles away,  2.6 hiking miles, 1156 feet elevation difference
Heart Lake Twin Meadows Trail, Tehama County , 8 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1384 feet elevation difference
Bunchgrass Trail, Shasta County , 8 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1779 feet elevation difference
Childs Meadows Trail, Tehama County , 9 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 1369 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Chaos Crags Trail:
Mill Creek RV Park, Shingletown, 3 miles away
Kings Creek Campground, Shasta County, 6 miles away
Bluff Falls Campground, Tehama County, 6 miles away
Twin Bridges Campground, Shasta County, 6 miles away
Big Springs Campground, Shasta County, 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Chaos Crags Trail:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 9 miles away
 Hotels Near Chaos Crags Trail:
Bailey Creek Cottages, Chester , 22 miles away
Best Western Rose Quartz Inn, Chester , 24 miles away
Comfort Inn Central, Paradise , 42 miles away
Paradise Inn, Paradise , 42 miles away
Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico, Chico , 46 miles away

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