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| | Roundtrip Distance 18 miles
Elevation Gain 3,437 ft. Says Kevin Corcoran
Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 is a great outdoors hiking trail relatively far from San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, but you always have a good time when you're backcountry hiking along it. Hitting the great outdoors hiking trails is always an enjoyable thing to do, and Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 in overlapping counties, California is a really good spot to spend some time. California is a perfect place for hikers. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end |
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which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Each backpacking trail in California has its own character. Sometimes this trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring
| | a stove or make a camp fire. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This is a long trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. There are backpacking trails all over California, and one of these is Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 in overlapping counties. Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is one of many backcountry hiking trails in the surrounding region. A normal amount of precipitation falls | |
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here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 2; most of the rain falls during March while June is generally the driest month. Backpacking here in the Santa Rosa Mountains is a really brilliant way to spend quality time in nature. This walk should take you about 10.5 days, so make sure
you've got all your overnight gear packed. Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backcountry hiking trail for advanced hikers looking for a brilliant challenge. During the warmest time of the
year here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 2, high temperatures typically get into the 90's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's, and night lows during the wintertime for Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 tend
to be in the 20's. Backcountry backpacking here in California is so much fun. Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 has a total elevation difference of 4,125 feet which is a higher than average number. Being 70.6 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry hiking trails.
Briefly
about the general area:
Camping at Laguna Campground is always a pleasant experience, and while you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 it's a fine idea to explore Little Blair Valley. Cottonwood Canyon is a magnificent site to spend some time at, and why not a little
side visit to Lucas Creek. Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 is excellent! Pepper Tree Spring is a picturesque place to explore while you're at Pacific Crest Trail - section 2, and do set aside some time for Blair Valley since you're
here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 2.
That right there is a heap of fun stuff already but it goes on, the Santa Rosa Mountains has it all. Oriflamme Creek is a delightful location to go to. Be careful coming to the Santa Rosa Mountains, you might not ever want to return
back home again. Pacific Crest Trail - section 2 is good enough to spend more than a day at, Blair Valley Campground is a good local campground; a short tour to Oasis Spring is always worthwhile. Palm Bowl Grove is worth a visit, and Inspiration Point is nearby and always great to visit.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 32.8592, Longitude -116.415
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 33.0983, Longitude -116.4643
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 35.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 9.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 35.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 22.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 70.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 32 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
10.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 70.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 32 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
10.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 days
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Total elevation difference: 4125 feet
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User input for Pacific Crest Trail - section 2, Santa Rosa Mountains, overlapping counties, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California, the metro area neareast to Pacific Crest Trail - section 2. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 2, Santa Rosa Mountains, overlapping counties, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pacific Crest Trail - section 2. |
| | Trails Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 2:
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Monument Trail, San Diego County
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, 12 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 974 feet elevation difference |
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Middle Peak Loop Trail, San Diego County
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, 13 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 620 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 1, County
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, 15 miles away, 32.9 hiking miles, 4150 feet elevation difference |
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Corte Madera Trail, San Diego County
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, 16 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1563 feet elevation difference |
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Horsethief Ridge Trail, San Diego County
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, 18 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Creek Trail, San Diego County
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, 19 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 1278 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 3, County
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, 21 miles away, 56.8 hiking miles, 3921 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 2:
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Los Penasquitos Creek, San Diego County
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, 52 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 9 miles long (I-15 to I-5) |
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Escondido Creek, San Diego County
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, 53 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.6 miles long (San Elijo Canyon: Elfin Forest Preserve to Camino Del NoRoute Road) |
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Santa Margarita River, San Diego County
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, 60 miles away, Class IV(V) - 9 miles long (Murrieta Creek to Sandia Creek Road) |
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| | Hotels Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 2:
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La Casa del Zorro, Borrego Springs
, 14 miles away |
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Borrego Springs Resort and Country Club, Borrego Springs
, 15 miles away |
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Stanlunds Resort Inn And Suites, Borrego Springs
, 16 miles away |
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Riviera Oaks Resort & Racquet Club, Ramona
, 25 miles away |
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Ayres Inn Alpine, Alpine
, 26 miles away |
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15 miles away
