California hiking trails - Lanyan Trail, Klamath Mountains, Tehama County

   
  If you are in California during backcountry hiking season you have to go backcountry hiking. You'll have to go far from Red Bluff to get to Lanyan Trail, but backcountry backpacking it is always cool. When you're here in California backcountry trekking along one of its hiking trails is a perfect idea. Each one of the many hiking trails of California has its own unique attractiveness. Keep in mind that this is a long backpacking and hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Lanyan Trail is 7.4 miles long it's a mid length backcountry trek.
    High temperatures at Lanyan Trail all through the long summer days are in the 90's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are usually in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Lanyan Trail. The number of wilderness
hiking trails in this area is not very high. An average amount of rain falls at Lanyan Trail; the wettest month of the year is typically January, that's the one that rains the most while July is typically the driest month. This backpacking and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This is a one trailhead hiking trail, so you'll be backcountry trekking it in and back out. The total elevation difference for Lanyan Trail is 783 feet which is a  
lower than average number. Magnificent hiking trails in California are in abundance, and one of these is Lanyan Trail in Tehama County. This hike shouldn't take more than 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Lanyan Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Trekking here in the Klamath Mountains is the best way to enjoy these summits. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Lanyan Trail in Tehama County, California is a glorious spot to go. This wilderness trail is a mid length wilderness trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness hiking trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure.

Briefly about the general area:
Yep, outdoors enjoyable stuff to do are in fact plentiful here at Lanyan Trail. Places like Wakefield Flat are good to go to, and get wet paddling on Elder Creek. Boulder Point is relatively right next door to Lanyan Trail; Sulphur Spring is an inspiring place to stop at while you're here.
South Fork Dry Creek is a good local stream, and Cooks Flat is a tremendous location to check out. So many enjoyable things to do in the Klamath Mountains, not enough time. Near Lanyan Trail you find pleasant places like Long Gulch, and don't leave Lanyan Trail without first paying a visit to Sulphur Spring. There's no way anybody can get bored here in the Klamath Mountains. Take a side journey to North Fork Dry Creek, and why not camp at Saddle Camp Campground since you're here at Lanyan Trail.
Whitewater paddling is good on Cottonwood Creek - South Fork, and a great spot to camp here at Lanyan Trail is Whitlock Campground.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 40.1352, Longitude -122.5873
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Total in and out hiking length = 7.4 miles

Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles

Difficulty : Difficult

Casual Hiking Pace: 6.5 hours

Fast Hiking Pace: 4 hours

Total elevation difference: 783 feet


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 Camp Grounds Near Lanyan Trail:
Whitlock Campground, Tehama County, 11 miles away
Saddle Camp Campground, Tehama County, 12 miles away
Tomhead Saddle Campground, Tehama County, 13 miles away
Three Prong Campground, Tehama County, 15 miles away
Mud Flat Campground, Tehama County, 16 miles away
 Whitewater Near Lanyan Trail:
Cottonwood Creek - South Fork, Tehama County County , 10 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36)
Elder Creek, Tehama County County , 10 miles away, Class III - 17.2 miles long (Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road)
Thomes Creek, Tehama County County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 22 miles long (Above Paskenta)
Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County County , 14 miles away, Class III - 23.5 miles long (Platina Road to North Fork)
 National Parks Near Lanyan Trail:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 31 miles away
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Hampton Inn Suites Red Bluff, Red Bluff , 28 miles away
American Inn Express, Red Bluff , 28 miles away
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