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| | Outdoors folks generally like this part of California. Splendid great outdoors hiking trails in California are in abundance, and Nelson Flat Trail is one of them, and it's in Shasta County. Backcountry backpacking in California never gets boring. Nelson Flat Trail is a one trailhead wilderness trail, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. Hey, time for a trek don’t you think? Nelson Flat Trail in Shasta County, California is the fresh air at its best. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Even though this is not a |
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very long backcountry hiking trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head
| | out. Nelson Flat Trail is 4.6 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk. This wilderness trail has a total elevation difference of 697 feet, and that is lower than average. At Nelson Flat Trail throughout the days of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Nelson Flat Trail tend to be in the 20's. There are so many trails in this region. You should count on this hike taking about 4 hours, but of course some people | |
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walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. You'll have got to go far from Redding to get to Nelson Flat Trail, but it is one of many wonderful great outdoors hiking trails in this region. There's not much difference in elevation along the backcountry trail which means the conditions
are about the same from start to finish. Hiking trails like this one here in the Southern Cascade Range are a really great way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. Each one of the many great outdoors hiking trails of California is worth trekking. All the water falling down
from the sky makes Nelson Flat Trail a wet place; January is the wettest month with most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. This great outdoors hiking trail is a normal length great outdoors hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this trail
delightful for the average backcountry trekker looking for an enjoyable adventure.
Briefly about the general area:
If you're here at Nelson Flat Trail, you could explore Deadlun Creek, and camping at Deadlun Campground is always a brilliant experience. Yep, outdoors
exciting things to do are beyond doubt abundant here at Nelson Flat Trail. Get covered with water paddling on Pit River.
Whohoo, so many exciting things in one place! The Southern Cascade Range is unbeatable! Everybody loves Smith Flat, and get yourself into a kayak and hit
McCloud River. Why not have a look at nearby McGill Creek while you're here at Nelson Flat Trail; Nelson Flat is right here at Nelson Flat Trail. A visit to Willow Spring will fill your spirit with delightful feelings, and if you came to camp Hawkins Landing Campground is a good place to do that.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 41.0363, Longitude -121.9711
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 697 feet
Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir
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23 miles away
Located in the unbelievable scenery of Northern California, the Dunsmuir Travelodge is the ideal location to enjoy the splendors of the area. Conveniently located off Interstate 5, the Dunsmuir Travel...
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Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir
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23 miles away
Dunsmuir Inn & Suites is a clean, comfortable and modern motel in the heart of the Shasta Cascades. Each cozy room comes with cable television (including HBO), coffee-maker, hair-dryer, telphone, ref...
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User input for Nelson Flat Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County, California:
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 Nelson Flat Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Nelson Flat Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Nelson Flat Trail. |
| | Trails Near Nelson Flat Trail:
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Cone Point Trail, Shasta
County
, 7 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 633 feet elevation difference |
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Rough and Ready Trail, Shasta
County
, 8 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 343 feet elevation difference |
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Angel Meadow Trail, Siskiyou
County
, 8 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1415 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 17,
County
, 9 miles away, 85.8 hiking miles, 5083 feet elevation difference |
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Coal Mine Trail, Shasta
County
, 10 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3603 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Nelson Flat Trail:
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Pit River, Shasta County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse) |
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McCloud River, Siskiyou County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir) |
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Pit River, Shasta County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Pit 4 Dam to Pit 4 Powerhouse) |
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| | National Parks Near Nelson Flat Trail:
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Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA
, 45 miles away |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA
, 47 miles away |
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Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA
, 59 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Nelson Flat Trail:
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Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir
, 23 miles away |
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Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir
, 23 miles away |
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Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir
, 23 miles away |
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Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir
, 23 miles away |
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Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta
, 27 miles away |
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