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backpacking trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backcountry trail delightful for the average trekker looking for an enjoyable adventure. The time needed for this trek is roughly 3.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower
| | and some a bit faster. Rough and Ready Trail has a total elevation difference of 343 feet, and that is lower than average. There's not much difference in elevation along the backcountry trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. A lengthy drive parts Redding from Rough and Ready Trail, but when you spend some time backpacking here you will feel like a whole new person. Rough and Ready Trail usually gets much rainfall; January is when you get the most rain here while July is commonly the driest month. And | |
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keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. This is one of many backcountry trails in the surrounding neighborhood. At Rough and Ready Trail during the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. Summer night lows fall down to the 40's. For the duration
of the wintertime highs are usually in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Rough and Ready Trail are in the 20's. The backpacking trails of the Southern Cascade Range are a nice way to explore these mountaintops. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so
if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. Hey, time for a backcountry hike don’t you think? Rough and Ready Trail in Shasta County, California is a glorious location for getting out. Even though this is not a very long hiking and backpacking trail it's always
perfect to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen.
Briefly about the general area:
Paddling on Pit River is so much fun. Camping at Deadlun Campground is always a perfect experience; hey, Coal Creek is a good local stream.
Just can't get
enough of the Southern Cascade Range. A great site to camp here at Rough and Ready Trail is Hawkins Landing Campground; a great place to have a look at is Bull Canyon.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 41.1046, Longitude -121.8734
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 41.1031, Longitude -121.8798
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.9 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.9 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
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Total elevation difference: 343 feet
Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir
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28 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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28 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 Rough and Ready 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 Rough and Ready Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Rough and Ready Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rough and Ready Trail. |
| | Trails Near Rough and Ready Trail:
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Coal Mine Trail, Shasta
County
, 2 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3603 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 17,
County
, 3 miles away, 85.8 hiking miles, 5083 feet elevation difference |
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Angel Meadow Trail, Siskiyou
County
, 7 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1415 feet elevation difference |
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Nelson Flat Trail, Shasta
County
, 8 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 697 feet elevation difference |
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Cone Point Trail, Shasta
County
, 8 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 633 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Rough and Ready Trail:
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Pit River, Shasta County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse) |
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Pit River, Shasta County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Pit 4 Dam to Pit 4 Powerhouse) |
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| | National Parks Near Rough and Ready Trail:
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Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA
, 44 miles away |
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Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA
, 52 miles away |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA
, 55 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Rough and Ready Trail:
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Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir
, 28 miles away |
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Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir
, 28 miles away |
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Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir
, 29 miles away |
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Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir
, 29 miles away |
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A-1 Choice Inn, Mount Shasta
, 32 miles away |
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