California hiking trails - Winter Creek Trail, San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County

   
  While visiting this vicinity in California it's a perfect idea to go backcountry backpacking too. If you happen to be in California, why not go backcountry hiking, it is a nice idea. Can’t wait to get out in nature, Winter Creek Trail in Los Angeles County, California is nature at its best. High temperatures at Winter Creek Trail throughout the warm months are in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's while Winter Creek Trail night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's.
    An average amount of precipitation falls at Winter Creek Trail; of all the months in a year February is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is July. There are so many great outdoors trails in this region. Winter Creek Trail is a normal length wilderness trail with
an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a tremendous great outdoors trail for experienced trekkers in great shape. This is a long hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Winter Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. Every hiking and backpacking trail in California has its own character. Trails like this one here in the San Gabriel Mountains are a really  
delightful way to spend quality time in the wilderness. With its 6.4 miles of walking distance it's an average length great outdoors trail. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 5.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The total elevation difference for Winter Creek Trail is 2,924 feet which is a higher than average number. Backpacking trails are great and plentiful in California, and Winter Creek Trail in Los Angeles County is one of them. Winter Creek Trail is a hiking trail relatively far from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, but It's always cool to trek here. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire.

Briefly about the general area:
You just can't envision the amount of outdoors amusing things the area near Winter Creek Trail has to offer. Rush Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth taking a look at, and there's some flowing water close by, Winter Creek is a stream you can pop by while here. An out of the ordinary thing to explore near Winter Creek Trail is Sierra Madre Dam, and Winter Creek Trail is not far at all from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana.
A short spree to Sturtevant Falls is always worthwhile, and if you yearn for a little side trip, try San Olene Canyon. Whohoo, so much amusing stuff in one place! The San Gabriel Mountains is peerless! A pleasant journey to Sierra Madre Debris Basin is a great way to spend an afternoon, and camping at Winter Creek Trail is great fun, Spruce Grove Campground is a great local campground. While you're here at Winter Creek Trail it's a glorious idea to check out Chantry Flat; if you came for an overnight stay Hoegee Campground is a tremendous place to camp.
You just can't picture the amount of outdoors entertaining stuff the San Gabriel Mountains has to offer.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.2, Longitude -118.0248
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.2114, Longitude -118.0588
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 2924 feet


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 Trails Near Winter Creek Trail:
Upper Winter Creek Trail, Los Angeles County , 1 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3976 feet elevation difference
Mount Wilson Trail, Los Angeles County , 1 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 4576 feet elevation difference
Santa Anita Trail, Los Angeles County , 1 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 2891 feet elevation difference
Gabrielino National Scenic Trail, Los Angeles County , 3 miles away, 19.9 hiking miles, 3843 feet elevation difference
Idlehour Trail, Los Angeles County , 4 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2028 feet elevation difference
Valley Forge Trail, Los Angeles County , 4 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1606 feet elevation difference
Condor Peak Riding and hiking Trail, Los Angeles County , 12 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 3552 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Winter Creek Trail:
Hoegee Campground, Los Angeles County, 1 miles away
Spruce Grove Campground, Los Angeles County, 1 miles away
Devore Campground, Los Angeles County, 2 miles away
Idlehour Campground, Los Angeles County, 3 miles away
Henninger Flats Non-Forest Service Campground, Los Angeles County, 3 miles away
 National Parks Near Winter Creek Trail:
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks - CA , 57 miles away
 Hotels Near Winter Creek Trail:
Santa Anita Inn, Arcadia , 4 miles away
Springhill Suites By Marriott Pasadena/Arcadia, Arcadia , 4 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Arcadia, Arcadia , 4 miles away
Days Inn Pasadena, Pasadena , 4 miles away
Oak Tree Inn, Monrovia , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Winter Creek Trail
Eaton Canyon Reservoir, Los Angeles County , 4 miles away

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