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| | There are numerous backcountry hiking trails in California, and each one has something unique to offer. There are so many magnificent backcountry hiking trails for backcountry hiking in California, and Yellow Creek Trail in Plumas County is one of them. When was the last time you got out in the great outdoors a bit? if you happen to be in Plumas County of California, Yellow Creek Trail is a perfect local hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. The great outdoors trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty |
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much the same conditions along the whole great outdoors trail. Summertime highs at Yellow Creek Trail mostly tend to be in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime
| | at Yellow Creek Trail temperatures descend to the 20's. With its 11.4 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many great outdoors trails. This hike should take you about 1.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This is one of a very small number of great outdoors trails in this region. The total elevation difference for Yellow Creek Trail is 1,226 feet, and that is about average. Yellow Creek Trail is a long drive away from Chico, but it is a perfect hiking trail. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. A lot | |
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of precipitation falls at Yellow Creek Trail; January is the wettest month with most snow; the driest month is July. The length of Yellow Creek Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a brilliant great outdoors trail for experienced
hikers in great shape. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Trekking in California never gets boring. In California you never run out of outdoors fun. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain,
so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a very fine way to see these summits. This hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it
one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
If you like the outdoors, you'll have a thing about Yellow Creek Trail. Getting to Slate Creek from Yellow Creek Trail is uncomplicated; Big Springs is always fun to check out.
Be careful coming to the Northern Sierra Nevada, you might not ever want to return home again. If you came for an overnight stay Little Grizzly Campground is a pleasant spot to camp.
Yeah, come up here to the Northern Sierra Nevada for a great time. Float down the rapids of
Feather River - North Fork in a kayak; some of the water nearby flows, like Rock Creek. Soldier Meadows Campground is a good local campground; a magnificent location to stop at nearby is Middle Hollow. Don’t forget to stop at Milkhouse Flat if you're here at Yellow Creek Trail;
a short journey to Cold Springs is always worthwhile.
A great site like Little Grizzly Valley here at Yellow Creek Trail is too tremendous to miss, and the views at Lassen Volcanic National Park will blow your mind.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.1333, Longitude -121.3323
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.1716, Longitude -121.3958
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1226 feet
Bailey Creek Cottages, Chester
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8 miles away
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Best Western Rose Quartz Inn, Chester
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12 miles away
This Chester, California hotel is the perfect mountain get-away, offering a variety of amenities including an outdoor spa, recreation area, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast each morning. N...
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User input for Yellow Creek Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Chico, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Chico, California, the metro area neareast to Yellow Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Yellow Creek Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California
Local climate location: MINERAL 3 miles away
     
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Comfort Inn Central, Paradise
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27 miles away
Quite country location, beautifully appointed guest rooms, excellent customer service, award winning hotel. Easy commute to Chico and Ca State University. Numerous local antique shops, Plenty of activ...
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Paradise Inn, Paradise
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28 miles away
Welcome to the Paradise Inn. Nestled amongst the beautiful tall pines you will discover one of the oldest, and most desirable places for lodging in the quaint little town of Paradise, Ca. As you enter...
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| These outdoors activities are available near Yellow Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Yellow Creek Trail:
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Carter Meadow Trail, Tehama
County
, 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference |
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Lassen Trail, Tehama
County
, 8 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 224 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Yellow Creek Trail:
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Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse) |
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Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Caribou to East BrancHighway North Fork Feather) |
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Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (Virgilia to Belden) |
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Feather River - North Fork, Plumas/ Butte County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Cresta Dam to Poe Dam) |
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Big Kimshew Creek, Butte County
County
, 17 miles away, Class V - -blank- miles long (to Confluence with West Fork of Feather) |
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| | Hotels Near Yellow Creek Trail:
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Bailey Creek Cottages, Chester
, 8 miles away |
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Best Western Rose Quartz Inn, Chester
, 12 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Central, Paradise
, 27 miles away |
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Paradise Inn, Paradise
, 28 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Central, Oroville
, 37 miles away |
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