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| | If you happen to be in California, why not go backcountry hiking, it is so much fun. Every single California trail is well worth a hike. There are trails all over California, and one of those is Sky Trail in Marin County. Sky Trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out walk. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Keep in mind that this is a long great outdoors trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. |
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Sky Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 7.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. And keep in mind
| | that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. A large amount of rainfall falls at Sky Trail; through January this vicinity sees the most rain; the driest month of the year is July. California is an outstanding outdoors state. This wilderness trail has a total elevation difference of 1,147 feet which is about average. A lengthy drive divides Santa Rosa-Petaluma from Sky Trail, but when you spend some time backpacking here you will feel like a whole new person. Summer at Sky Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight | |
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hours it's generally in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime highs are generally in the 50's with temperatures at Sky Trail dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. Sky Trail is 8.4 miles long it's an average length great outdoors hiking trail. This is one of many backpacking
and hiking trails in the surrounding region. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the fresh air a bit, and Sky Trail in Marin County, California is the fresh air at its best. The length of this wilderness trail is about average having an average number of uphill
miles which makes this a very tough backpacking and hiking trail for advanced walkers looking for an outstanding challenge.
Briefly about the general area:
Alamere Falls is a stunning location to check out while you're at Sky Trail. All the outdoors exciting stuff right
next door to Sky Trail will keep you coming back repeatedly. If time allows, Point Reyes National Seashore is a national park worth taking a look at, and swing by Olema Creek it's a splendid spot to check out.
You'll need more than a day to explore everything Sky Trail has
to offer, you can camp at Sky Campground, and if you want to hit the beach, Sculptured Beach is nearby. Divide Meadow is a pretty site any time of year, and hey, Coast Creek is a wonderful local stream. There's so much to do here at Sky Trail that you need to camp here for a while,
Olema Ranch Campgrounds is a brilliant place for that, and you should absolutely stop by pretty Kelham Beach since you're here.
A visit to Point Resistance near Sky Trail is always a nice idea, and Muddy Hollow is a pleasant location to check out. Do pop by Bear Valley Dam since you're here at Sky Trail; Bear Valley is also a fine place to look at.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 38.037, Longitude -122.8005
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1147 feet
Quality Inn Petaluma, Petaluma
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17 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Santa Rosa-Petaluma, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Santa Rosa-Petaluma, California, the metro area neareast to Sky Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Sky Trail, Marin County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sky Trail. |
| | Trails Near Sky Trail:
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Old Pine Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1145 feet elevation difference |
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Meadow Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1122 feet elevation difference |
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Woodward Valley Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 1275 feet elevation difference |
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Baldy Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 1147 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Valley Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 276 feet elevation difference |
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Coast Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 1275 feet elevation difference |
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Beatty Trail, Marin
County
, 2 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 1128 feet elevation difference |
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| | Beaches Near Sky Trail:
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Kelham Beach, Marin County
, 1 miles away |
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Sculptured Beach, Marin County
, 2 miles away |
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Santa Maria Beach, Marin County
, 2 miles away |
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Wildcat Beach, Marin County
, 4 miles away |
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Alan Sieroty Beach, Marin County
, 5 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Sky Trail:
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Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA
, 3 miles away |
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Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA
, 19 miles away |
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA
, 29 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Sky Trail:
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Quality Inn Petaluma, Petaluma
, 17 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn and Suites - Petaluma, Petaluma
, 17 miles away |
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Travelodge Novato, Novato
, 18 miles away |
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Best Western Petaluma Inn, Petaluma
, 18 miles away |
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Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma, Petaluma
, 18 miles away |
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