California hiking trails - Pacific Crest Trail - section 11, Southern Sierra Nevada, overlapping counties

   
  Pacific Crest Trail - section 11 is a long tour away from Bishop, but you always have a splendid time when you're backcountry hiking along it. Backcountry backpacking here in California never gets boring. There are so many wonderful great outdoors trails for trekking in California; Pacific Crest Trail - section 11 in overlapping counties is one of them. Backcountry backpacking here in California is a must. This is an area covered with lots of wilderness trails. This wilderness trail goes through some 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 site. With its 529.8 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. This hiking trail is a hiking trail of pleasant length having an average
number of uphill miles which makes this wilderness trail glorious for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. The total elevation difference for Pacific Crest Trail - section 11 is 9,028 feet which is higher than average. High temperatures at Pacific Crest Trail - section 11 through the months of summer are in the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Pacific Crest Trail - section 11 dip into the 20's. A typical amount of rain  
falls here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 11; the month with most of the rain is January while July is generally the driest month. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 82 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. We all need to get out in nature once in a while, and Pacific Crest Trail - section 11 in overlapping counties, California is a splendid selection. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Keep in mind that this is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The pretty hiking trails of the Southern Sierra Nevada are a great way to explore these summits. Every California great outdoors trail has something unique to offer.

Briefly about the general area:
Redwood Meadow Grove is a nice local forest, and a fine site to camp here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 11 is Canyon View Campground. What a place this is for outdoors folks.
There are some glorious whitewater spots on Kings River - Middle Fork; a visit to Aspen Flat revives the spirit. You might want to pay a visit to Agassiz Col since you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 11, and Pacific Crest Trail - section 11 is delightful enough to spend more than a day at, Moraine Campground is a delightful local campground. All year is a wonderful time in the Southern Sierra Nevada if you like the outdoors. Visit Alpine Creek since you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 11; Alta Meadow is a perfect site.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 35.6918, Longitude -117.9516
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 37.9028, Longitude -119.3082
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 264.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 124.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 40.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 22.5 days

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 264.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 132.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 41.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 23 days
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 529.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 256.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 82 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 54.5 days

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 529.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 256.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 82 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 54.5 days

Total elevation difference: 9028 feet


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 Trails Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 11:
Don Cecil Trail, Fresno County counties , 13 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3586 feet elevation difference
Atwell Hockett Trail, Tulare County counties , 23 miles away,  17.2 hiking miles, 3021 feet elevation difference
Discovery Trail, Inyo County counties , 40 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 457 feet elevation difference
Black Mountain Trail, Tulare County counties , 40 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 4286 feet elevation difference
Bull Run Cattle Drive, Tulare County counties , 53 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1739 feet elevation difference
Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County counties , 54 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference
Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County counties , 56 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 11:
Moraine Campground, Fresno County, 12 miles away
Canyon View Campground, Fresno County, 12 miles away
Sentinel Campground, Fresno County, 13 miles away
Sheep Creek Campground, Fresno County, 13 miles away
Symmes Creek Campground, Inyo County, 17 miles away
 Whitewater Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 11:
Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County counties , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 29 miles long (Dusy Branch to South Fork confluence)
Kern River, Tulare County counties , 24 miles away, Class II-V+ - 37 miles long (Junction Meadow to Forks of Kern)
Kaweah River - Middle Fork, Tulare County counties , 27 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Hospital Rock)
Kaweah River, Tulare County counties , 31 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Above Gateway Bridge to Dinley Bridge)
Kaweah River - North Fork, Tulare County counties , 31 miles away, Class V+ - 8 miles long (Tarbell Pocket to Yucca Creek)
 National Parks Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 11:
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 34 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 46 miles away
 Hotels Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 11:
Best Western Frontier Motel, Lone Pine , 32 miles away
Comfort Inn Lone Pine, Lone Pine , 32 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Bishop, Bishop , 32 miles away
Bishop-Days Inn, Bishop , 32 miles away
Ramada Limited Bishop, Bishop , 33 miles away
 Lakes Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 11
Big Brewer Lake, Tulare County , 5 miles away

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