California hiking trails - Pacific Crest Trail - section 9, overlapping counties

   
  California has plenty of good backpacking and hiking trails; one of them being Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 in overlapping counties. Backcountry backpacking here in California is so much fun. No chance of getting bored in California if you like the great outdoors. Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 is 61.8 miles long; it's considered a longer hike. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 in overlapping counties, California is just the place. The warmest time of the year at Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 arrives
    with high temperatures in the 90's while overnight lows are typically in the 60's. Highs through the winter are typically in the 50's, and overnight lows at Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 through the winter typically plunge into the 30's. Now, this is roughly a 9-day hike, so
make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 gets very little rain; March is the month that gets the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The length of this hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough trail for advanced walkers looking for a great challenge. Each one of the many backpacking and hiking trails of California is well worth a backcountry hike. There are so many trails in this region. Pacific Crest Trail -  
section 9 has two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Different parts of Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. This is a hiking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 is not very close to Bakersfield at all, but it sure is a a splendid backpacking trail. The total elevation difference for this backpacking trail is 3,685 feet which is a higher than average number.

Briefly about the general area:
Proctor Lake is a picturesque site any time of year, and a great spot to camp here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 is Indian Hill Ranch and RV Park. Since you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 why not have a look at Gamble Spring Canyon, and why not explore close by Sacatara Creek while you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 9.
A trip to Indian John Spring will fill your spirit with brilliant feelings; unsurprisingly Cottonwood Creek is a pretty stream that is worth going to. Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining stuff near Pacific Crest Trail - section 9. Lopez Flats is a good location to check out; why not camp at Mountain Valley RV Park while you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 9.
While you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 9 you must take a look at Tehachapi Afterbay, and do put some time aside to spend at Bean Spring if you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 9.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.8312, Longitude -118.5837
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 35.1005, Longitude -118.2984
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 30.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 14.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 4.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 2.5 days

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 30.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 4.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 2.5 days
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 61.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 26.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 9 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 6 days

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 61.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 26.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 9 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 6 days

Total elevation difference: 3685 feet


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 Trails Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 9:
Burnt Peak Trail, Los Angeles County counties , 19 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 2196 feet elevation difference
Gillette Mine Trail, Los Angeles County counties , 19 miles away, 6.7 hiking miles, 2480 feet elevation difference
Fish Canyon Trail, Los Angeles County counties , 20 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1826 feet elevation difference
Warm Springs Trail, Los Angeles County counties , 22 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 1997 feet elevation difference
Warm Springs Necktie Trail, Los Angeles County counties , 24 miles away,  6.6 hiking miles, 2346 feet elevation difference
Pacific Crest Trail - section 8, County counties , 27 miles away, 95.9 hiking miles, 5830 feet elevation difference
Bailey Trail, Los Angeles County counties , 29 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1111 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 9:
Indian Hill Ranch and RV Park, Tehachapi, 8 miles away
Mountain Valley RV Park, Tehachapi, 8 miles away
Trails End Mobile Home Park, Tehachapi, 10 miles away
Lower Shake Campground, Los Angeles County, 16 miles away
Upper Shake Campground, Los Angeles County, 16 miles away
 Whitewater Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 9:
Piru Creek, Los Angeles / Ventura County counties , 30 miles away, Class IV - 15 miles long (Pyramid Lake to Lake Piru)
Kern River, Kern County counties , 35 miles away, Class III-V - 11.5 miles long (Sandy Flat to Democrat Hot Springs)
Kern River, Kern County counties , 35 miles away, Class V+ - 12 miles long (Democrat Hot Springs to mouth of canyon)
Kern River, Kern County counties , 37 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.8 miles long (Mouth of canyon to Lake Ming)
Kern River, Kern County counties , 37 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat)
 National Parks Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 9:
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks - CA , 51 miles away
Channel Islands National Park, Ventura - CA , 69 miles away
 Hotels Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 9:
Best Western Mountain Inn, Tehachapi , 10 miles away
Best Western Country Park Hotel, Tehachapi , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TEHACHAPI HWY 58/MILL ST., Tehachapi , 10 miles away
La Quinta Inn Tehachapi, Tehachapi , 10 miles away
Tehachapi Summit Travelodge, Tehachapi , 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 9
Sherm Chitwood Reservoir, Kern County , 8 miles away
Tom Sawyer Lake, Kern County , 11 miles away

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