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| | A visit to California is not complete without some backcountry trekking. Brilliant backpacking and hiking trails in California are in abundance, and among these are Childs Meadows Trail in Tehama County. Hey, time for a backcountry hike don’t you think? Childs Meadows Trail in Tehama County, California is an excellent selection. The time needed for this walk is roughly 5.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. It's a lengthy journey from Red Bluff to Childs Meadows Trail, but it is an excellent |
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shelter from the settlement. This is an area covered with lots of backpacking and hiking trails. Sometimes this trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Childs Meadows Trail is a pretty wet spot typically with lots of rain;
| | January is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is July. The backcountry trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. The total elevation difference for Childs Meadows Trail is 1,369 feet which is about average. Childs Meadows Trail is 6.4 miles long it's an average length backcountry trail. Every California backpacking and hiking trail has something unique to offer. During the days of summer highs here at Childs Meadows Trail reach the 90's, | |
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and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Through the winter this spot gets highs in the 50's, and overnight lows at Childs Meadows Trail during the winter typically plunge into the 30's. Childs Meadows Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies.
This trail is a normal length trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backpacking and hiking trail tremendous for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Hiking in California
never gets boring. Childs Meadows Trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out walk. Trekking here in the Southern Cascade Range is a really fine way to spend quality time in the fresh air.
Briefly about the general area:
You'll truly wish for more
hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Southern Cascade Range. That right there is a load of enjoyable stuff already but it goes on, the Southern Cascade Range has it all. Why not explore close by Canyon Creek while you're here at Childs Meadows Trail, and nearby
Morgan Summit is a tremendous site to go.
Childs Meadows Trail is a nice site to visit for more than one day, Bluff Falls Campground is a nice site to camp nearby, and do put some time aside to spend at Morgan Hot Spring if you're here at Childs Meadows Trail. Bunchgrass Creek
is a pretty stream that is worth visiting It's always good to stop by Growler Hot Spring. Be careful coming to Childs Meadows Trail, you might not ever want to return home again. A wonderful place like Chummy Meadows here at Childs Meadows Trail is too pleasant to miss, and don’t
forget to stop at Spencer Meadow since you're here at Childs Meadows Trail.
The sights at Lassen Volcanic National Park will blow your mind, and you can stay the night at Kings Creek Campground.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 40.357, Longitude -121.4915
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1369 feet
Bailey Creek Cottages, Chester
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15 miles away
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Best Western Rose Quartz, Chester
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18 miles away
This Chester, California hotel is the perfect mountain get-away, offering a variety of amenities including an outdoor spa, recreation area, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast each morning. N...
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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 Childs Meadows Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Childs Meadows Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Tehama County, California
Local climate location: VOLTA POWER HOUSE 6 miles away
       
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Comfort Inn Central, Paradise
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35 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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Paradise Inn, Paradise
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35 miles away
Welcome to the Paradise Inn. Nestled amongst the beautiful tall pines you will discover one of the oldest, and most desirable places for lodging in the quaint little town of Paradise, Ca. As you enter...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Childs Meadows Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Tehama County, California
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| | Trails Near Childs Meadows Trail:
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Growler Trail, Tehama
County
, 1 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 1156 feet elevation difference |
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Hanna Trail, Tehama
County
, 1 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1799 feet elevation difference |
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Lassen Trail, Tehama
County
, 8 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 224 feet elevation difference |
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Chaos Crags Trail, Shasta
County
, 9 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference |
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Heart Lake Twin Meadows Trail, Tehama
County
, 10 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1384 feet elevation difference |
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Carter Meadow Trail, Tehama
County
, 11 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Childs Meadows Trail:
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Bailey Creek Cottages, Chester
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western Rose Quartz, Chester
, 18 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Central, Paradise
, 35 miles away |
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Paradise Inn, Paradise
, 35 miles away |
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Oxford Suites Chico, Chico
, 41 miles away |
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