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| | There are so many brilliant hiking trails for hiking in California, and Dry Creek Trail in Shasta County is one of them. We all need to get out in nature once in a while, and Dry Creek Trail in Shasta County, California is such a glorious place. Each one of the many hiking trails of California is wonderful in its own way. It's a lengthy journey from Redding to Dry Creek Trail, but it's one of those places where backcountry hiking is tremendous. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This region does get very dry sometimes, |
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so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. Dry Creek Trail stays roughly within
| | the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. With its 7.4 miles of walking distance it's an average length wilderness hiking trail. The number of great outdoors trails in this area is not very high. This hiking trail is a mid length hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors trail for advanced walkers looking for a wonderful challenge. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Dry Creek | |
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Trail gets a common amount of annual precipitation; the wettest month of the year is regularly January, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is July. The total elevation difference for Dry Creek Trail is 188 feet which is lower than average. This part of
California is always a joy to explore during backcountry backpacking season. When you're here in California hiking along one of its hiking trails never gets boring. This backcountry walk shouldn't take more than 7 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit
faster. All through the months of summer at Dry Creek Trail highs are generally in the 90's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 40's. All through the winter the highs are generally in the 40's; nighttime lows throughout the winter for Dry Creek Trail tend to be in the 20's.
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No way I can stop, cause I'm havin' a delightful time here at Dry Creek Trail. Dry Creek Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Slaughterhouse Island Campground is a great local campground; while you're here you will meet lots of folks from
nearby Redding. Digger Bay is not far from Dry Creek Trail at all, and hey, Butcher Creek is a great local stream.
A journey to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is worthwhile, and why not have a look at Shasta Dam while you're here. In the event that you don’t have a problem
getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, and if you wish for a little side visit, try Shoemaker Gulch. Shoemaker Spring is an inspiring location to check out during your stay; why not a little side visit to Squaw Creek.
A pleasant location to camp here at Dry Creek Trail is Gooseneck Cove Campground.
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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
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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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| | 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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Value Inn and Suites, Redding
, 8 miles away |
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