California hiking trails - Wildcat Trail, Marin County

   
  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
    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.  
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.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 38.0004, Longitude -122.7618
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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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 Trails Near Wildcat Trail:
Highland Trail, Marin County , 1 miles away,  13.4 hiking miles, 919 feet elevation difference
Glen Camp Trail, Marin County , 1 miles away,  12.4 hiking miles, 1320 feet elevation difference
Greenpicker Trail, Marin County , 1 miles away,  1.8 hiking miles, 436 feet elevation difference
Baldy Trail, Marin County , 2 miles away,  11.6 hiking miles, 1147 feet elevation difference
Bear Valley Trail, Marin County , 2 miles away,  5.4 hiking miles, 276 feet elevation difference
Bolema Trail, Marin County , 3 miles away,  12 hiking miles, 970 feet elevation difference
Old Pine Trail, Marin County , 3 miles away,  5.2 hiking miles, 1145 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Wildcat Trail:
Glen Campground, Marin County, 1 miles away
Olema Ranch Campgrounds, Olema, 4 miles away
Sky Campground, Marin County, 4 miles away
Upper Campground, Marin County, 5 miles away
Lower Campground, Marin County, 5 miles away
 Beaches Near Wildcat Trail:
Wildcat Beach, Marin County , 1 miles away
Kelham Beach, Marin County , 2 miles away
Sculptured Beach, Marin County , 4 miles away
Palomarin Beach, Marin County , 4 miles away
Santa Maria Beach, Marin County , 5 miles away
 Whitewater Near Wildcat Trail:
Mark West Creek, Sonoma County County , 30 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Mark West Lodge to Mark West Road)
Napa River, Napa County County , 37 miles away, Class III - 18 miles long (St. Helena to Napa)
 National Parks Near Wildcat Trail:
Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA , 5 miles away
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA , 16 miles away
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA , 27 miles away
 Hotels Near Wildcat Trail:
Four Points By Sheraton San Rafael, San Rafael , 17 miles away
Mill Valley Inn, Mill Valley , 17 miles away
Travelodge Novato, Novato , 17 miles away
Days Inn Novato/San Francisco, Novato , 18 miles away
Embassy Suites San Rafael Marin County, San Rafael , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Wildcat Trail
Bass Lake, Marin County , 2 miles away
Hagmaier Pond South, Marin County , 5 miles away

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