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| | Every single California backcountry hiking trail has its own unique splendor. California has lots of outdoors endeavors. Wildcat Trail is a long journey away from Santa Rosa-Petaluma, but backpacking along this backcountry hiking trail is very amusing. Backcountry trekking here in California is a nice way to spend some time. Wildcat Trail is a one trailhead backpacking and hiking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Wildcat Trail; the night is a little chillier of course, usually in the |
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40's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 50's with temperatures at Wildcat Trail dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. Wildcat Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,315 feet, and that is about average. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry,
| | so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This hike should take you about 3 days, so it's a perfect thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Delightful backcountry hiking trails in California are in abundance, and Wildcat Trail in Marin County is one of them. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this neighborhood. Wildcat Trail is a wet location that gets a large amount of precipitation; most of the rain falls through January, and July on the other hand is the driest. | |
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And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Being 20.6 miles long; it's considered a longer walk. This is a backcountry trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. This backpacking trail is many miles long with an average
amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail nice for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. There's not much difference in elevation along Wildcat Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. You can't spend all your time indoors
you need to get out once in a while, and Wildcat Trail in Marin County, California is a really pleasant location to spend some time.
Briefly about the general area:
Alamere Falls is an inspiring site to explore during your stay, and do pay a visit to Point Reyes National
Seashore if you're here at Wildcat Trail. If you're looking for a beach right next door to Wildcat Trail, we recommend Wildcat Beach, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Crystal Springs.
Wildcat Trail is a pleasant place to visit for more than one day, Olema
Ranch Campgrounds is a pleasant place to camp nearby; the scenery at Bear Valley Dam is stunning. A spree to Millers Point in the vicinity of Wildcat Trail is always a brilliant idea, and a pleasant visit to Divide Meadow is a great way to spend an afternoon. A splendid beach right
next door to Wildcat Trail is Kelham Beach, and Paradise Valley is a great site to stretch your legs a bit.
You believe that's sufficient? Just getting warmed up. Alamere Creek is in close proximity to Wildcat Trail and is always a diversion to pop by; Bishop Pine Grove is
a great local forest. Take a little journey to Coast Creek while you're here at Wildcat Trail; you might also want to pay a visit to Bear Valley if you're here at Wildcat Trail. Glen Campground is a good campground nearby.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 38.0004, Longitude -122.7618
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 20.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 9.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Total elevation difference: 1315 feet
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Mill Valley Inn, Mill Valley
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17 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Santa Rosa-Petaluma, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Wildcat Trail. |
| | Trails Near Wildcat Trail:
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Highland Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 13.4 hiking miles, 919 feet elevation difference |
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Glen Camp Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 12.4 hiking miles, 1320 feet elevation difference |
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Greenpicker Trail, Marin
County
, 1 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 436 feet elevation difference |
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Baldy Trail, Marin
County
, 2 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 1147 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Valley Trail, Marin
County
, 2 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 276 feet elevation difference |
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Bolema Trail, Marin
County
, 3 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 970 feet elevation difference |
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Old Pine Trail, Marin
County
, 3 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1145 feet elevation difference |
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| | Beaches Near Wildcat Trail:
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Wildcat Beach, Marin County
, 1 miles away |
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Kelham Beach, Marin County
, 2 miles away |
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Sculptured Beach, Marin County
, 4 miles away |
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Palomarin Beach, Marin County
, 4 miles away |
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Santa Maria Beach, Marin County
, 5 miles away |
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| | Whitewater Near Wildcat Trail:
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Mark West Creek, Sonoma County
County
, 30 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Mark West Lodge to Mark West Road) |
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Napa River, Napa County
County
, 37 miles away, Class III - 18 miles long (St. Helena to Napa) |
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| | National Parks Near Wildcat Trail:
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Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA
, 5 miles away |
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Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA
, 16 miles away |
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA
, 27 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Wildcat Trail:
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Four Points By Sheraton San Rafael, San Rafael
, 17 miles away |
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Mill Valley Inn, Mill Valley
, 17 miles away |
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Travelodge Novato, Novato
, 17 miles away |
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Days Inn Novato/San Francisco, Novato
, 18 miles away |
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Embassy Suites San Rafael Marin County, San Rafael
, 18 miles away |
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