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| | A visit to California is not complete without some backcountry backpacking. Because Wrights Valley Trail is very far from civilization, it is an enjoyable site to trek. When was the last time you got out in the great outdoors a bit? Wrights Valley Trail in Trinity County, California is just what you need. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. There are numerous wilderness trails in California, and each one is well worth a backcountry walk. Wrights Valley Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much |
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the same conditions along the whole backcountry trail. This is a one trailhead backpacking and hiking trail, so you're looking at an in and out trek. The time needed for this hike is roughly 8.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared
| | for that. The total elevation difference for Wrights Valley Trail is 1,472 feet, and that is about average. Hiking trails like this one here in the Klamath Mountains are a very wonderful way to see these summits. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Keep in mind that this is a long great outdoors trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Going for a backcountry walk here in California never gets boring. There are many good wilderness | |
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trails in California; Wrights Valley Trail in Trinity County is one of them. The yearly precipitation here at Wrights Valley Trail is about average; the wettest month of the year is usually January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is July. The
length of Wrights Valley Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking and hiking trail splendid for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. With its 9.4 miles of walking distance; it's a long backcountry trail. Through
the summer highs here at Wrights Valley Trail reach the 90's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Wrights Valley Trail are in the 30's. This is just one of a large number
of backpacking and hiking trails in this vicinity.
Briefly about the general area: But wait, there's more amusing stuff to do in the Klamath Mountains. Do set aside some time for Haynes Delight if you're here at Wrights Valley Trail. Why not stop at Fern Point also if
you're here, and whitewater paddling is fine on Eel River - North Fork. A pleasant tour to Foster Glades is a good way to spend an afternoon, and hey, Balm of Gilead Creek is a delightful local stream. North Fork Middle Fork Eel River is a glorious spot to take a look at, and
you can stay the night at Little Doe Campground. This is no spot for people who don’t like to have fun. Hammerhorn Campground is a great campground nearby; in case you don’t mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Mad River. Having a fine time in the
Klamath Mountains is painless. A splendid place to check out near Wrights Valley Trail is Wrights Valley, and Bell Spring is always fun to check out.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 40.0091, Longitude -123.0608 - - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 9.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1472 feet

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39 miles away
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Lark Motel, Willits
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39 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Wrights Valley Trail. |
| | Trails Near Wrights Valley Trail:
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Haynes Delight Trail, Trinity
County
, 1 miles away, 12.6 hiking miles, 1310 feet elevation difference |
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Buck Ridge Trail, Trinity
County
, 2 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3052 feet elevation difference |
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Yellowjacket Trail, Trinity
County
, 3 miles away, 9.6 hiking miles, 1508 feet elevation difference |
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Wrights Ridge Trail, Trinity
County
, 4 miles away, 17.8 hiking miles, 2820 feet elevation difference |
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Doe Ridge Trail, Trinity
County
, 4 miles away, 12.2 hiking miles, 2253 feet elevation difference |
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Morrison Trail, Trinity
County
, 4 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 875 feet elevation difference |
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Waterspout Trail, Trinity
County
, 5 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2078 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Wrights Valley Trail:
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Mad River, Trinity County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road) |
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Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) |
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Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road) |
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Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios) |
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Black Butte River, Glenn / Mendocino County
County
, 19 miles away, Class IV+ - 24 miles long (Headwaters at Basin to Middle Fork Eel) |
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| | Hotels Near Wrights Valley Trail:
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Super 8 Willits, Willits
, 39 miles away |
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Lark Motel, Willits
, 39 miles away |
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Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits
, 39 miles away |
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Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits
, 39 miles away |
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Best Western Willits Inn, Willits
, 39 miles away |
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