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The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 4,238 feet, and that is higher than average. With its 65 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backcountry hiking trails. This backcountry walk should take you about 10 days, so it's a fine thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Sometimes this backcountry hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Now this backcountry hiking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Different parts of Ruby Crest Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 32.5 miles Total climbing distance = 19 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 32.5 miles Total climbing distance = 12.2 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 65 miles Total climbing distance = 31.2 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
10 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 65 miles Total climbing distance = 31.2 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
10 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4238 feet
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