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| | Because South Fork Cottonwood Trail is very distant from modern life, backcountry backpacking along this backpacking and hiking trail is very enjoyable. With so many outdoors pastimes available in California you'll never get bored. Each wilderness trail in California is worth backcountry backpacking. The trails of the Klamath Mountains are the best way to enjoy these highlands. This trek should take you about 5.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This is one of many trails in the surrounding area. South Fork Cottonwood |
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Trail gets a common amount of yearly precipitation; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the fresh air a bit, and South Fork Cottonwood Trail in Tehama County,
| | California is just what you need. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is a hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 4,456 feet which is higher than average. During the long summer days, highs frequently | |
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are in the 90's at South Fork Cottonwood Trail. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for South Fork Cottonwood Trail. Glorious wilderness trails in California are in abundance, and
South Fork Cottonwood Trail in Tehama County is one of them. Being 37.6 miles long; it's considered a longer hike. When you're here in California backcountry backpacking along one of its wilderness trails is the wonderful thing to do. This trail is a trail of wonderful length having
an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a splendid challenge. South Fork Cottonwood Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.
Briefly about the general area:
It's a brilliant idea to check out Harvey Creek, it's close to South Fork Cottonwood Trail, and don’t forget to go to Cox Glade while you're here at South Fork Cottonwood Trail. South
Fork Cottonwood Trail is a great place to camp, Tomhead Saddle Campground is a great place, and since you're here you ought to take a look at Walker Point.
If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Klamath Mountains. Sulphur Spring is a charming spot to visit while
you're at South Fork Cottonwood Trail, and a good spot for whitewater paddling is Beegum Creek. This place, the Klamath Mountains, has so much outdoors fun stuff. Syd Cabin Glade is a delightful site here at South Fork Cottonwood Trail, and Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork is a splendid
whitewater spot nearby.
You think that's enough? Just getting warmed up. You'll need more than a day to discover everything South Fork Cottonwood Trail has to offer, you can camp at Wells Creek Campground, and don't forget to take a perfect little trip to Buck Creek. A short visit to Lazyman Spring is always worthwhile; Long Gulch is a fine site to visit.
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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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Americas Best Value Inn, Redding
, 42 miles away |
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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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Value Inn and Suites, Redding
, 43 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express, Redding
, 43 miles away |
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