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| | Wilderness hiking trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over California, and one of those is Cone Point Trail in Shasta County. Every single California wilderness hiking trail has something unique to offer. Backpacking in California is such a good thing to do. This is a region covered with lots of great outdoors hiking trails. A great deal of rain falls at Cone Point Trail; the wettest month of the year is mostly January, that's the one that rains the most while July is mostly the driest month. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside |
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a building, time to get out, and Cone Point Trail in Shasta County, California is a really perfect place to spend some time. This is a two-ended wilderness trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other
| | end. This walk shouldn't take more than 6 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. There's not much difference in elevation along the backpacking and hiking trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. These great outdoors hiking trails here in the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. Cone Point Trail is 6.4 miles long it's an average length backpacking and hiking trail. The total elevation | |
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difference for Cone Point Trail is 633 feet which is lower than average. Cone Point Trail is situated a relatively lengthy drive from Redding, but if you're looking for a fine place to go backcountry backpacking, this is a fine choice. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very
little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Here in the nice state of California hiking is so much fun. The length of Cone Point Trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which
makes this a very tough great outdoors hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a magnificent challenge. Through the summertime at Cone Point Trail highs are usually in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 40's. High temperatures during
the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Cone Point Trail fall into the 20's. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
Don’t
forget to explore Angel Meadow while you're here at Cone Point Trail, and McCloud River is a tremendous whitewater spot close by. A journey to Cone Point Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Grass Spring; why not a little side visit to Big Basin Creek.
Gold Creek
is a perfect local stream, and you might also want to pay a visit to Steep Hollow since you're here at Cone Point Trail. Yep, outdoors cool things to do are in fact bountiful here at Cone Point Trail. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Dad Lofton Spring; Deadlun Campground
is a nice local campground. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Southern Cascade Range. In case you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Pit River.
But wait, there's more fun things to do in the Southern Cascade Range. Bear Wallow is a great site here at Cone Point Trail, and why not camp at Fowlers Campground since you're here at Cone Point Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 41.1788, Longitude -121.998
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 41.1664, Longitude -121.9462
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
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Total elevation difference: 633 feet
Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir
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21 miles away
Dunsmuir Inn & Suites is a clean, comfortable and modern motel in the heart of the Shasta Cascades. Each cozy room comes with cable television (including HBO), coffee-maker, hair-dryer, telphone, ref...
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Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir
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21 miles away
Located in the unbelievable scenery of Northern California, the Dunsmuir Travelodge is the ideal location to enjoy the splendors of the area. Conveniently located off Interstate 5, the Dunsmuir Travel...
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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 Cone Point Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Cone Point Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cone Point Trail. |
| | Trails Near Cone Point Trail:
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Angel Meadow Trail, Siskiyou
County
, 2 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1415 feet elevation difference |
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Nelson Flat Trail, Shasta
County
, 7 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 697 feet elevation difference |
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Rough and Ready Trail, Shasta
County
, 8 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 343 feet elevation difference |
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Coal Mine Trail, Shasta
County
, 9 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3603 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 17,
County
, 11 miles away, 85.8 hiking miles, 5083 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Cone Point Trail:
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McCloud River, Siskiyou County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir) |
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Pit River, Shasta County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse) |
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Pit River, Shasta County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Pit 4 Dam to Pit 4 Powerhouse) |
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McCloud River, Shasta County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 24 miles long (McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta) |
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| | National Parks Near Cone Point Trail:
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA
, 50 miles away |
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Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA
, 51 miles away |
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Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA
, 53 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Cone Point Trail:
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Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir
, 21 miles away |
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Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir
, 21 miles away |
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Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir
, 21 miles away |
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Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir
, 21 miles away |
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Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta
, 24 miles away |
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21 miles away
