California hiking trails - Dry Creek Trail, Shasta County

   
  If you happen to be in California, why not go hiking, it is something that is always fun to do. A lengthy drive separates Redding from Dry Creek Trail, but it is a good shelter from the settlement. Wilderness hiking trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over California; one of those is Dry Creek Trail in Shasta County. Every trail in California is well worth a walk. This trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This part of California is always a joy to have a look at during backcountry
    hiking season. This is a long trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. The time needed for this trek is roughly 7 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There's not much difference in elevation along the great outdoors hiking trail, so you
won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry trek. The total elevation difference for Dry Creek Trail is 188 feet, and that is lower than average. Dry Creek Trail is a mid-length backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail good for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This is a two-ended backcountry trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This is one of a very small number  
of hiking trails in this neighborhood. Dry Creek Trail is 7.4 miles long it's a mid length backcountry trek. Summer brings highs in the 90's to Dry Creek Trail. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while Dry Creek Trail nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 20's. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. When was the last time you got out in nature a bit? Dry Creek Trail in Shasta County, California is a good place for getting out. Dry Creek Trail gets a typical amount of rain; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain; the driest month is July.

Briefly about the general area:
During your tour to Dry Creek Trail you'll meet some people from Redding for sure. Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary has a brilliant whitewater paddling spot nearby, and if you're looking for a wonderful trip, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is quite near.
Camping is available at Slaughterhouse Island Campground, and why not a little side spree to Squaw Creek. The scenery at Shasta Dam near Dry Creek Trail is delightful, and if you came for an overnight stay Gooseneck Cove Campground is a brilliant location to camp. A visit to Shoemaker Spring will fill your spirit with splendid feelings, and Digger Bay is not far at all.
You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing stuff at Dry Creek Trail. Shoemaker Gulch is a magnificent spot to check out close by, and swing by Butcher Creek it's a magnificent site to explore.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.7253, Longitude -122.4538
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.7206, Longitude -122.424
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 4.5 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 4.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 188 feet


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These outdoors activities are available near Dry Creek Trail.
 Camp Grounds Near Dry Creek Trail:
Slaughterhouse Island Campground, Shasta County, 4 miles away
Gooseneck Cove Campground, Shasta County, 5 miles away
Old Man Campground, Shasta County, 6 miles away
Beehive Campground, Shasta County, 6 miles away
Keswick Dam Trailer Park, Redding, 6 miles away
 Whitewater Near Dry Creek Trail:
Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Whiskeytown Reservoir to Sacramento Valley)
Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County County , 13 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 16 miles long (Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road)
Brandy Creek, Shasta County County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (above Whiskeytown Reservoir)
Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta)
 National Parks Near Dry Creek Trail:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 12 miles away
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 63 miles away
 Hotels Near Dry Creek Trail:
Ramada Limited Redding, Redding , 7 miles away
Best Western Twin View Inn & Suites, Redding , 7 miles away
Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding , 8 miles away
Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding , 8 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Redding, Redding , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Dry Creek Trail
Shasta Lake, Shasta County , 1 miles away

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