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| | Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Snowy Creek Trail in Ventura County, California is a fine spot to go. A visit to California is not complete without some backcountry hiking. Every single California backpacking trail is wonderful in its own way. Now, this is roughly a 2-day hike, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. The total elevation difference for Snowy Creek Trail is 3,899 feet which is higher than average. At Snowy Creek Trail during the warm months highs are in the 90's with overnight lows in the 50's. |
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Through the wintertime highs are commonly in the 60's while the cold winter nights at Snowy Creek Trail are in the 30's. This wilderness trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Some parts of Snowy Creek Trail are
| | much higher up than other parts of the backpacking and hiking trail, and that means that some parts of the backpacking and hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. When you're here in California backcountry hiking along one of its backpacking trails never gets boring. Snowy Creek Trail is a two ended backcountry hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. | |
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Snowy Creek Trail is a location that is quite waterless generally; the wettest month of the year is generally February, that's the one that rains the most; July meanwhile is the driest month. Relatively far from Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura you bump into Snowy Creek Trail, but
it is a fine backcountry hiking trail. Great outdoors trails are delightful and plentiful in California, and one of these is Snowy Creek Trail in Ventura County. The length of Snowy Creek Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a fine
hiking and backpacking trail for experienced backcountry hikers in pleasant shape. This is just one of a large number of hiking and backpacking trails in this neighborhood. Being 14.2 miles long; it's considered a longer hike. This is a long wilderness trail, so make sure you bring
plenty of supplies. Trekking here in the Sierra Madre is an excellent way to explore these summits.
Briefly about the general area:
Camping is available at Hardluck Campground, and don't forget to take a magnificent little journey to Dead Horse Creek. Not enough hours
in a day to enjoy the Sierra Madre. Arrastra Flat is a scenic place any time of year, and get dripping wet paddling on Piru Creek.
But wait, there's more fun stuff to do in the Sierra Madre. Whitewater paddling is glorious on Piru Creek; if you fancy a little side visit, try
Trail Canyon. Why not camp at Gold Hill Campground since you're here at Snowy Creek Trail, and a short trip to Buck Creek Spring is always worthwhile. Coming to this river is always a good idea.
Having a good time at Snowy Creek Trail is trouble-free. Visit Rose Creek while
you're here at Snowy Creek Trail, and a visit to Snowy Creek Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Borracho Spring. This is such a wonderful river. Nugget Point is not far from Snowy Creek Trail at all, and Pinon Flat is a splendid site to stretch your legs a bit.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.7034, Longitude -118.8681
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.6565, Longitude -118.948
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.1 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3899 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California, the metro area neareast to Snowy Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Snowy Creek Trail, Sierra Madre, Ventura County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Snowy Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Snowy Creek Trail:
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White Mountain Trail, Ventura
County
, 3 miles away, 19.4 hiking miles, 3500 feet elevation difference |
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Henderson Trail, Ventura
County
, 4 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 2208 feet elevation difference |
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Alder Creek Trail, Ventura
County
, 6 miles away, 20.4 hiking miles, 3319 feet elevation difference |
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Bucksnort Trail, Ventura
County
, 6 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 1286 feet elevation difference |
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Upper Sespe River Trail, Ventura
County
, 6 miles away, 14 hiking miles, 1682 feet elevation difference |
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Agua Blanca Trail, Ventura
County
, 7 miles away, 20.2 hiking miles, 6134 feet elevation difference |
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Bailey Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 7 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1111 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Snowy Creek Trail:
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Piru Creek, Los Angeles / Ventura County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV - 15 miles long (Pyramid Lake to Lake Piru) |
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Piru Creek, Ventura County
County
, 16 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Lake Piru to Santa Clara River) |
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Sespe Creek, Ventura County
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 31.5 miles long (Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Snowy Creek Trail:
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Econo Lodge Gorman, Gorman
, 7 miles away |
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BestRest Inn, A Rodeway Inn, Lebec
, 8 miles away |
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Best Rest Inn Lebec-Frazier, Lebec
, 8 miles away |
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Best Rest Inn Lebec Frazier, Lebec
, 8 miles away |
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Ramada Inn - Lebec, Lebec
, 15 miles away |
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