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| | Each backcountry trail in California is different from the others. There are many magnificent backcountry trails in California, and South Fork Cottonwood Trail in Tehama County is one of them. South Fork Cottonwood Trail is in a quite deserted vicinity, and it is a magnificent trail. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Now, this is roughly a 5.5-day backcountry walk, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Alright, enough |
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of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and South Fork Cottonwood Trail in Tehama County, California is such a magnificent location. California has so much to offer the fresh air lovers. South Fork Cottonwood Trail is a hiking trail of fine length with an
| | average amount of climbing distance which makes it a great great outdoors hiking trail for experienced walkers in wonderful shape. South Fork Cottonwood Trail has a total elevation difference of 4,456 feet which is a higher than average number. The annual rain here at South Fork Cottonwood Trail is about average; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain; July meanwhile is the driest month. South Fork Cottonwood Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety | |
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restrictions in place. Being 37.6 miles long; it's longer than many hiking and backpacking trails. This backcountry trail has two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Different parts of this hiking and backpacking trail are at very different
elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking and backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Going for a walk here in California is a wonderful idea. Backpacking here in the Klamath Mountains is a really fine way to spend quality time in the fresh
air. Through the warmest time of the year at South Fork Cottonwood Trail highs are regularly in the 90's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at South Fork Cottonwood Trail temperatures
drop to the 30's. This is one of many great outdoors hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity.
Briefly about the general area:
Don’t forget to pop by Syd Cabin Glade since you're here at South Fork Cottonwood Trail, and swing by Harvey Creek it's a great site to have
a look at. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the Klamath Mountains. Tomhead Saddle Campground is a pleasant campground nearby, and Lazyman Spring is an inspiring location to stop at while you're here.
You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all
the fun things in the Klamath Mountains. In the event that you don’t have a problem getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Beegum Creek; hey, Buck Creek is a perfect local stream. You simply should fancy South Fork Cottonwood Trail. South Fork Cottonwood Trail
is a perfect spot to visit for more than one day, Wells Creek Campground is a perfect spot to camp nearby; while you're here why not stop at Long Gulch.
You must certainly dedicate some time to Cox Glade if you're here at South Fork Cottonwood Trail, and why not pop by Walker
Point also while you're here. Whitewater paddling is great on Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, and a short tour to Sulphur Spring is always worthwhile.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.1906, Longitude -122.9918
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.045, Longitude -122.8073
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 18.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 18.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 37.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 16.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 37.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 16.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4456 feet
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43 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near South Fork Cottonwood Trail. |
| | Trails Near South Fork Cottonwood Trail:
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Long Ridge Trail, Tehama
County
, 1 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 3044 feet elevation difference |
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Lazyman Butte Trail, Tehama
County
, 2 miles away, 24 hiking miles, 3886 feet elevation difference |
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Ides Cove National Recreation Trail, Tehama
County
, 5 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 1863 feet elevation difference |
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North Yolla Bolly Cold Fork Trail, Tehama
County
, 5 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 2276 feet elevation difference |
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Devils Hole Ridge Trail, Trinity
County
, 5 miles away, 19.2 hiking miles, 633 feet elevation difference |
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Pettijohn Trail, Tehama
County
, 7 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 1535 feet elevation difference |
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French Trail, Mendocino
County
, 8 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1080 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near South Fork Cottonwood Trail:
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Beegum Creek, Shasta / Tehama County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (USFS Campground to State Highway 36) |
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Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV - 11.1 miles long (Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road) |
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Thomes Creek, Tehama County
County
, 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 22 miles long (Above Paskenta) |
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Hayfork Creek, Trinity County
County
, 19 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Above Highway 36 to Highway 36) |
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Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County
County
, 22 miles away, Class III - 23.5 miles long (Platina Road to North Fork) |
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| | Hotels Near South Fork Cottonwood Trail:
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Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding
, 43 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding
, 43 miles away |
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Americas Best Inns-Redding, Redding
, 43 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express, Redding
, 43 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Redding, Redding
, 43 miles away |
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