California hiking trails - High Desert National Recreational Trail, Los Angeles County

   
  California has plenty of great backcountry hiking trails, and High Desert National Recreational Trail is one of them, and it's in Los Angeles County. Here in the great state of California backcountry backpacking is so much fun. High Desert National Recreational Trail is a long drive away from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, but it is one of many brilliant great outdoors hiking trails in this area. The length of High Desert National Recreational Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail delightful
    for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this region. This is a wilderness hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This trail has a total elevation difference of 3,046 feet which
is higher than average. Now, this is roughly a 6-day backcountry hike, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Throughout the summer at High Desert National Recreational Trail temperatures are generally in the 90's while nighttime lows are generally in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are generally in the 50's, and nighttime lows at High Desert National Recreational  
Trail during the wintertime generally drop into the 30's. Hitting the great outdoors hiking trails is always a cool thing to do, and High Desert National Recreational Trail in Los Angeles County, California is a magnificent choice. Not much rain falls here at High Desert National Recreational Trail; February is when you get the most rain here, and July on the other hand is the driest. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Being 38.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. This trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. There are numerous backcountry hiking trails in California, and each one has its own character. If you are in California during hiking season you have to go hiking. High Desert National Recreational Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.

Briefly about the general area:
Having a fine time at High Desert National Recreational Trail is uncomplicated. A tour to Devils Punchbowl revitalizes the spirit; why not take a little tour to South Fork Big Rock Creek if you're here. Stay the night at Big Rock Creek Camp, and a tremendous site nearby is Holcomb Canyon.
Some great nature is available in San Dimas Experimental Forest. You'll need more than a day to look at everything High Desert National Recreational Trail has to offer, you can camp at Little Jimmy Campground; don't leave High Desert National Recreational Trail without first paying a visit to Reed Spring. It's always glorious to go to Cortelyou Spring, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Watkins Creek.
Everybody loves Yerba Santa Amphitheater, and while you're here, do take a trip to Newman Point.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.3449, Longitude -117.9098
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.3739, Longitude -117.7567
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 19.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 3 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 days

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 19.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 9.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 3 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 days
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 38.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 18.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 6 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 4 days

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 38.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 18.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 6 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 4 days

Total elevation difference: 3046 feet


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 Trails Near High Desert National Recreational Trail:
Rattlesnake Trail, Los Angeles County , 3 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 1110 feet elevation difference
Bear Creek Trail, Los Angeles County , 7 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2934 feet elevation difference
Heaton Flat Trail, Los Angeles County , 12 miles away, 13.3 hiking miles, 3275 feet elevation difference
Allison Trail, Los Angeles County , 12 miles away,  17 hiking miles, 5495 feet elevation difference
Gabrielino National Scenic Trail, Los Angeles County , 15 miles away, 19.9 hiking miles, 3843 feet elevation difference
Fern Canyon Trail, Los Angeles County , 16 miles away,  13 hiking miles, 455 feet elevation difference
Santa Anita Trail, Los Angeles County , 16 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 2891 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near High Desert National Recreational Trail:
Big Rock Creek Camp, Valyermo, 3 miles away
Little Jimmy Campground, Los Angeles County, 4 miles away
Deer Flat Campground, Los Angeles County, 4 miles away
Coldbrook Campground, Los Angeles County, 6 miles away
Little Cedars Campground, Los Angeles County, 8 miles away
 Whitewater Near High Desert National Recreational Trail:
Piru Creek, Ventura County County , 63 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Lake Piru to Santa Clara River)
Piru Creek, Los Angeles / Ventura County County , 63 miles away, Class IV - 15 miles long (Pyramid Lake to Lake Piru)
Santa Margarita River, San Diego County County , 71 miles away, Class IV(V) - 9 miles long (Murrieta Creek to Sandia Creek Road)
 National Parks Near High Desert National Recreational Trail:
Mojave National Preserve, Barstow - CA , 63 miles away
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Best Western Route 66 Glendora Inn, Glendora , 16 miles away
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Rodeway Inn & Suites, Pomona , 16 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Azusa, Azusa , 16 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Azusa , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near High Desert National Recreational Trail
Crystal Lake, Los Angeles County , 5 miles away
Caldwell Lake, Los Angeles County , 5 miles away

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