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| | A lengthy journey separates Redding from Rough and Ready Trail, but backcountry trekking along this wilderness hiking trail is very cool. California is a nice site for outdoors folks. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Rough and Ready Trail in Shasta County, California is a brilliant choice. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Rough and Ready Trail. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 40's. During the wintertime highs are usually in the 40's with temperatures at Rough and Ready Trail dipping down into the |
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20's during winter nights. Rough and Ready Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Hiking here in the Southern Cascade Range is a nice way to explore these summits. Rough and Ready Trail
| | has a total elevation difference of 343 feet which is lower than average. Backcountry trails are pleasant and plentiful in California, and one of these is Rough and Ready Trail in Shasta County. Rough and Ready Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain while July is usually the driest month. If you happen to be in California, why not go backpacking, it is a wonderful idea. Every backpacking trail in California has its own unique splendor. Rough and Ready Trail is not that long but you should | |
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still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. This great outdoors hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This is one of many hiking trails in
the surrounding neighborhood. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 3.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Being 3.8 miles long it's shorter than many backcountry trails. Rough and Ready Trail is a very
short hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a great hiking trail for the average person looking for a great adventure. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. There's not much difference in elevation along the backcountry trail,
so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backcountry trail.
Briefly about the general area:
Coal Creek is a tremendous spot to stop at; you can stay the night at Deadlun Campground. Drift down the rapids of Pit River in a kayak.
Whohoo, so much
amusing stuff in one place! The Southern Cascade Range is unbeatable! A spree to Bull Canyon is always fun. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Rough and Ready Trail has to offer, you can camp at Hawkins Landing Campground.
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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
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28 miles away
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Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir
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29 miles away
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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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Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir
, 29 miles away |
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Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir
, 29 miles away |
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Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta
, 32 miles away |
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Best Western Tree House Motor Inn, Mount Shasta
, 33 miles away |
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29 miles away
