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The total elevation difference for Red Blanket Trail is 2,031 feet which is about average. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This walk shouldn't take more than 4.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This wilderness hiking trail is not that long but it's always glorious to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Being 5.2 miles long it's an average length wilderness hiking trail. This wilderness hiking trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the wilderness hiking trail.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 2.6 miles Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 2.6 miles Total climbing distance = .2 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 5.2 miles Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 5.2 miles Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2031 feet
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