California hiking trails - Pacific Crest Trail - section 16, Southern Cascade Range, overlapping counties

   
  Because Pacific Crest Trail - section 16 is very distant from society, hiking it is always fun. As long as you like the wilderness you will like California. Going for a hike here in California is so much fun. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Put on your hiking shoes, and hit the backcountry trail, Pacific Crest Trail - section 16 in overlapping counties, California is an outstanding spot for getting out. Sometimes
    this wilderness trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This hiking and backpacking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. For the
duration of the warm months at Pacific Crest Trail - section 16 temperatures are commonly in the 90's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Highs throughout the wintertime are usually in the 40's with temperatures at Pacific Crest Trail - section 16 dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights. With its 243.4 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. This trek should take you about 37 days, so it's a great thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Pacific Crest Trail - section 16 is many  
miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a good challenge. Pacific Crest Trail - section 16 is a location that is pretty dry mostly; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is July. The stunning trails of the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. There are so many backcountry trails in this region. This hiking and backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 6,284 feet which is higher than average. This is a two-ended hiking and backpacking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Each hiking and backpacking trail in California has its own unique loveliness. Tremendous hiking and backpacking trails in California are in abundance; Pacific Crest Trail - section 16 is one of them, and it's in overlapping counties.

Briefly about the general area:
Take some time to have a look at Swain Mountain Experimental Forest while you're here; why not camp at Silver Bowl Campground since you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 16. Looking for some flowing water? Try Alder Creek, and Badger Flat is right here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 16.
Having a splendid time in the Southern Cascade Range is painless. Take a little journey to Bailey Creek since you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 16, and Inspiration Point is relatively close. A visit to Barnes Flat revives the spirit, and don't leave Pacific Crest Trail - section 16 without first paying a visit to Benner Spring. But wait, there's more enjoyable things to do in the Southern Cascade Range.
If you love the outdoors, you'll fancy Pacific Crest Trail - section 16. A spree to Bidwell Spring will fill your soul with perfect feelings; a perfect location to camp here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 16 is Benner Creek Campground.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.998, Longitude -121.2681
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 40.9603, Longitude -121.5741
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 121.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 54.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 18.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 10 days

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 121.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 59.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 19 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 10.5 days
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 243.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 114.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 37 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 24.5 days

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 243.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 114.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 37 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 24.5 days

Total elevation difference: 6284 feet


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 Trails Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 16:
Lassen Trail, Tehama County counties , 16 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 224 feet elevation difference
Childs Meadows Trail, Tehama County counties , 17 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 1369 feet elevation difference
Hanna Trail, Tehama County counties , 17 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1799 feet elevation difference
Growler Trail, Tehama County counties , 18 miles away,  2.6 hiking miles, 1156 feet elevation difference
Carter Meadow Trail, Tehama County counties , 19 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference
Chaos Crags Trail, Shasta County counties , 20 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference
Bunchgrass Trail, Shasta County counties , 25 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1779 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 16:
Benner Creek Campground, Plumas County, 5 miles away
Silver Bowl Campground, Lassen County, 6 miles away
Rocky Knoll Campground, Lassen County, 6 miles away
Last Chance Campground, Plumas County, 7 miles away
Stephens Campground, Lassen County, 7 miles away
 Whitewater Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 16:
Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County counties , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Caribou to East BrancHighway North Fork Feather)
Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County counties , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (Virgilia to Belden)
Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County counties , 29 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse)
Indian Creek Feather Tributary, Plumas County counties , 30 miles away, Class V - 5.5 miles long (Close to Crescent Mills to Spanish Creek)
Pit River, Lassen County counties , 32 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Nubieber to Pittville)
 National Parks Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 16:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 23 miles away
 Hotels Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 16:
Best Western Rose Quartz, Chester , 9 miles away
Bailey Creek Cottages, Chester , 11 miles away
Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel, Susanville , 42 miles away
Budget Host Frontier Inn, Susanville , 42 miles away
Best Western Trailside Inn, Susanville , 42 miles away
 Lakes Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 16
Beauty Lake, Lassen County , 3 miles away

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