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| | Nelson Flat Trail is positioned a quite long tour from Redding, but it is a magnificent backpacking and hiking trail. Every backcountry trail in California has something unique to offer. California has plenty of glorious backcountry trails; among these are Nelson Flat Trail in Shasta County. This is just one of a large number of trails in this region. The length of this backpacking and hiking trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this trail splendid for the average backcountry hiker looking for an enjoyable adventure. |
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This backpacking and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Nelson Flat Trail is 4.6 miles long it's a mid length backcountry trek. Trekking here in California is always an enjoyable thing to do. A visit to
| | California is not complete without some backpacking. This backpacking and hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. All through the warm months highs here at Nelson Flat Trail get into the 80's while overnight lows are typically in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are typically in the 40's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Nelson Flat Trail dip into the 20's. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 4 hours, but of course some people walk a bit | |
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slower and some a bit faster. A great deal of rainfall falls at Nelson Flat Trail; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month is July. This backcountry trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally. You can't spend all
your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Nelson Flat Trail in Shasta County, California is just what you need. These backpacking and hiking trails here in the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these peaks. You spend the whole backcountry trek in
roughly the same elevation zone which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 697 feet which is a lower than average number. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.
Briefly about
the general area:
You can run the rapids of McCloud River close to Nelson Flat Trail, and a great site like Smith Flat here at Nelson Flat Trail is too tremendous to miss. Now, you may feel that's a heap but there's even more amusing things to do here in the Southern Cascade
Range. If you came for an overnight stay Deadlun Campground is a magnificent location to camp, and why not take a little spree to McGill Creek since you're here.
So many entertaining things near Nelson Flat Trail, absolutely inspiring. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself
at Willow Spring. Why not camp at Hawkins Landing Campground since you're here at Nelson Flat Trail; getting to Deadlun Creek from Nelson Flat Trail is uncomplicated. Get your heart pumping on the brilliant whitewater of Pit River, and you should definitely dedicate some time to Nelson Flat while you're here at Nelson Flat Trail.
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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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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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Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir
, 23 miles away |
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Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir
, 23 miles away |
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A-1 Choice Inn, Mount Shasta
, 27 miles away |
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