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Bristow Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Bristow Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,267 feet which is an average number. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day backcountry trek, so it's a magnificent thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. You spend the whole trek in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Being 11 miles long; it's a long wilderness trail.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 5.5 miles Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 5.5 miles Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 11 miles Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 11 miles Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1267 feet
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