California hiking trails - Pacific Crest Trail - section 17, Southern Cascade Range, overlapping counties

   
  Roundtrip Distance 11.8 miles
Elevation Gain 2,702 ft.
This peak is trailless, meaning a portion or all of the route up the mountain is via an unmarked trail. For this particular mountain, the typical route is known as a ''herd path'' which is not much more than a worn, but unmarked trail. Some of the herd paths are easy to follow, others are not. In many instances the hiker will travel down a false herd path and eventually have to correct his/her course via backtracking. For these particular mountains, it is imperative that the hiker carry
    a compass (and know how to use it) and topographic map. Says Kevin Corcoran

If you happen to be in California, why not go backpacking, it is an excellent idea. Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 is a long trip away from Redding, but if you're looking for a fine place to go
trekking, this is a fine pick. Great outdoors trails for backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over California, and Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 in overlapping counties is one of them. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 5,083 feet which is higher than average. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 in overlapping counties, California is such a fine place. At parts of the year this vicinity  
sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail. Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 sees pretty high levels of precipitation; most of the rain falls throughout January; the driest of the months is July. Every California backpacking trail has something unique to offer. With its 171.6 miles of walking distance; it's a long backcountry hiking trail. Backpacking here in California is a must. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 26 days normally, so it's a splendid thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. The length of Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a nice backpacking and hiking trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in glorious shape. Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. At Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 throughout the summer months highs are in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 temperatures sink to the 20's. This is just one of a large number of backpacking and hiking trails in this area. The backpacking and hiking trails of the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands.

Briefly about the general area:
A quick journey to Baker Creek near Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 is a good idea; don't leave Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 without first paying a visit to Bedrock Spring. That right there is a heap of exciting things already but it goes on, the Southern Cascade Range has it all. Do set aside some time for Arvison Flat since you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 17, and get your pulse rate up on the fine whitewater of Pit River.
Why not camp at Hawkins Landing Campground if you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 It's always good to explore Big Bend Hot Springs. Alder Creek flows through this area, and if you feel like a little side tour, try Bartle Gap. Yeah, come here to Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 for a great time. Don’t forget to stop at Big Flat if you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 17, and Flat Woods is a great local forest.
Be careful coming to the Southern Cascade Range, you might not ever wanna go back home again. Camping is available at Deep Creek Campground, and a journey to Windy Point is always a great idea.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 40.962, Longitude -121.5745
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 41.1684, Longitude -122.2929
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 85.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 35.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 12.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 7 days

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 85.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 43.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 13.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 7.5 days
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 171.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 78.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 26 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 17 days

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 171.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 78.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 26 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 17 days

Total elevation difference: 5083 feet


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 Trails Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 17:
Rough and Ready Trail, Shasta County counties , 3 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 343 feet elevation difference
Coal Mine Trail, Shasta County counties , 3 miles away,  10.6 hiking miles, 3603 feet elevation difference
Nelson Flat Trail, Shasta County counties , 9 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 697 feet elevation difference
Angel Meadow Trail, Siskiyou County counties , 10 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1415 feet elevation difference
Cone Point Trail, Shasta County counties , 11 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 633 feet elevation difference
Bunchgrass Trail, Shasta County counties , 28 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1779 feet elevation difference
Crags Trail, Shasta County counties , 33 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 2068 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 17:
Deep Creek Campground, Shasta County, 5 miles away
Hawkins Landing Campground, Shasta County, 9 miles away
Deadlun Campground, Shasta County, 9 miles away
Northshore Campground, Shasta County, 14 miles away
Rim Campground, Shasta County, 14 miles away
 Whitewater Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 17:
Pit River, Shasta County counties , 5 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Pit 4 Dam to Pit 4 Powerhouse)
Pit River, Shasta County counties , 6 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse)
Pit River, Shasta County counties , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Lake Britton to Pit 3 Powerhouse)
McCloud River, Siskiyou County counties , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir)
McCloud River, Shasta County counties , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 24 miles long (McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta)
 National Parks Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 17:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 42 miles away
Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA , 53 miles away
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 55 miles away
 Hotels Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 17:
Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir , 30 miles away
Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir , 31 miles away
Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir , 31 miles away
Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 31 miles away
Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta , 34 miles away

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