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This region does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Battle Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 730 feet which is a lower than average number. This hike shouldn't take more than 7 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. There's not much difference in elevation along the hiking and backpacking trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking and backpacking trail. Keep in mind that this is a long trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Battle Creek Trail is 8 miles long it's a mid length hike. This backcountry trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 4 miles Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 4 miles Total climbing distance = .6 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 8 miles Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 8 miles Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 730 feet
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