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| | Hiking in California is such a glorious thing to do. There are backcountry trails all over California, and South Fork Cottonwood Trail in Tehama County is one of them. When you're here in California trekking along one of its backcountry trails is so much fun. Far from society you come across South Fork Cottonwood Trail, and it is a really great backcountry trail. There are so many wilderness trails in this area. This backcountry walk should take you about 5.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Different parts of South Fork |
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Cottonwood Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. The amount of rain that falls at South Fork Cottonwood Trail is near the national average; of all the months in a year January is the one with the
| | most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Each backcountry trail in California has its own character. Now this wilderness hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness trail perfect for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. The total elevation difference for South | |
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Fork Cottonwood Trail is 4,456 feet which is a higher than average number. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and South Fork Cottonwood Trail in Tehama County, California is a magnificent location for getting out. At South Fork Cottonwood
Trail during the warm days of summer highs are in the 90's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's while South Fork Cottonwood Trail nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 30's. Hiking here
in the Klamath Mountains is the best way to enjoy these summits. South Fork Cottonwood Trail is 37.6 miles long; it's a long backpacking trail. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions
and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out.
Briefly about the general area:
There's some flowing water close by, Harvey Creek is a stream you can explore during your stay; a pleasant visit to Syd Cabin Glade is a good way to spend an afternoon.
So many fun things to do in the Klamath Mountains, not enough time. Sulphur Spring is a glorious local attraction, and drift down the rapids of Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork in a kayak.
Why not camp at Wells Creek Campground while you're here at South Fork Cottonwood Trail;
Cox Glade is a tremendous site to stretch your legs a bit. Lazyman Spring is always fun to check out, and let's not forget Buck Creek which is a stream that you may bump into while here.
This site, the Klamath Mountains, has so much outdoors enjoyable stuff. A splendid site
to camp here at South Fork Cottonwood Trail is Tomhead Saddle Campground; paddling on Beegum Creek is so much fun. You assume that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Near South Fork Cottonwood Trail you come across glorious spots like Long Gulch, and since you're here you ought to go to Walker Point.
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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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| 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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Americas Best Value Inn/Redding, Redding
, 42 miles away |
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Travelodge Redding CA, 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 Inn - Redding, Redding
, 43 miles away |
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