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The total elevation difference for this backpacking and hiking trail is 3,289 feet which is higher than average. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 9 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Now this backcountry trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Different parts of this wilderness hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Being 10.2 miles long; it's longer than many wilderness hiking trails. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 5.1 miles Total climbing distance = 2 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 5.1 miles Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 10.2 miles Total climbing distance = 4.6 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 10.2 miles Total climbing distance = 4.6 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3289 feet
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