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| | 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 |
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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 | |
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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.
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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
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Total elevation difference: 188 feet
Ramada Limited Redding, Redding
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7 miles away
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Best Western Twin View Inn & Suites, Redding
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7 miles away
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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 Dry Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Dry Creek Trail, Shasta County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Dry Creek Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Dry Creek Trail:
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Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Whiskeytown Reservoir to Sacramento Valley) |
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Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 16 miles long (Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road) |
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Brandy Creek, Shasta County
County
, 14 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (above Whiskeytown Reservoir) |
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Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta) |
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| | Hotels Near Dry Creek Trail:
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Ramada Limited Redding, Redding
, 7 miles away |
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Best Western Twin View Inn & Suites, Redding
, 7 miles away |
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Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding
, 8 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding
, 8 miles away |
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Americas Best Inns-Redding, Redding
, 9 miles away |
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