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| | Each backpacking trail in California is well worth a walk. When you're here in California hiking along one of its backpacking trails is something that is always fun to do. Backpacking trails are fine and plentiful in California, and Highland Trail in Marin County is one of them. This is one of many wilderness trails in the surrounding vicinity. Being 13.4 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry trails. Highland Trail is not very right next door to Santa Rosa-Petaluma at all, but backpacking it is always exciting. The backcountry trail stays roughly |
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within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. The total elevation difference for this hiking and backpacking trail is 919 feet which is a lower than average number. Highland Trail is a quite wet place typically
| | with a lot of precipitation; January is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is July. Highland Trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness trail for advanced trekkers looking for a magnificent challenge. Highland Trail is a one trailhead hiking and backpacking trail, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry walk. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, Highland Trail in Marin County, California is a really brilliant place to spend some time. Summer at Highland | |
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Trail comes with high temperatures in the 80's while overnight lows are typically in the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 50's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Highland Trail drop into the 30's. And keep in mind that
there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. Outdoors folks generally like this part of California. Now this backcountry hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Sometimes this backcountry hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to
check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Now, this is roughly a 2-day trek, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
Briefly about the general area:
Don't forget to take a wonderful little trip to Coast Creek; if you came to camp Glen Campground
is a wonderful place to do that. This is a great river. Point Reyes National Seashore is a splendid national park; you should without doubt dedicate some time to Muddy Hollow if you're here at Highland Trail.
If you want to hit the beach, Wildcat Beach is in the neighborhood,
and Crystal Springs is a perfect local attraction. This is such a fun river. Do pop by Bear Valley Dam while you're here at Highland Trail, and Bear Valley is beyond doubt a great site to have a look at.
Camping at Olema Ranch Campgrounds is always a delightful experience,
and Millers Point is not far at all. A spree to Kelham Beach close to Highland Trail is always a brilliant idea, and do put some time aside to spend at Alamere Falls if you're here at Highland Trail. If you have a thing about the outdoors, you'll go for Highland Trail. It's a magnificent
idea to stop by Alamere Creek, it's next to Highland Trail; don’t forget to have a look at Divide Meadow while you're here at Highland Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 37.9859, Longitude -122.7513
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 13.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Total elevation difference: 919 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Santa Rosa-Petaluma, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Santa Rosa-Petaluma, California, the metro area neareast to Highland Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Highland Trail, Marin County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Highland Trail. |
| | Trails Near Highland Trail:
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Glen Camp Trail, Marin
County
, 0 miles away, 12.4 hiking miles, 1320 feet elevation difference |
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Wildcat Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 20.6 hiking miles, 1315 feet elevation difference |
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Baldy Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 1147 feet elevation difference |
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Greenpicker Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 436 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Valley Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 276 feet elevation difference |
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Old Pine Trail, Marin
County
, 2 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1145 feet elevation difference |
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Sky Trail, Marin
County
, 2 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 1147 feet elevation difference |
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| | Beaches Near Highland Trail:
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Kelham Beach, Marin County
, 1 miles away |
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Wildcat Beach, Marin County
, 1 miles away |
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Sculptured Beach, Marin County
, 3 miles away |
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Santa Maria Beach, Marin County
, 4 miles away |
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Palomarin Beach, Marin County
, 5 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Highland Trail:
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Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA
, 5 miles away |
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Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA
, 17 miles away |
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA
, 27 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Highland Trail:
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Farm House Restaurant Deli & Bar, Point Reyes Station
, 3 miles away |
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Point Reyes Seashore Lodge, Olema
, 3 miles away |
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Point Reyes Station Inn, Point Reyes Station
, 5 miles away |
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Amoroso Victor & Nancy, Bolinas
, 9 miles away |
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Bolinas Bed & Breakfast, Bolinas
, 9 miles away |
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