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| | Roundtrip Distance 15.2 miles
Elevation Gain 2,232 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
California is a fine place for backcountry walkers. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Pacific Crest Trail - section 18 in overlapping counties, California is just what you need.
| | Every hiking trail in California is worth backcountry hiking. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This backcountry hike should take you about 71 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. For the period of the long summer days here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 18, high temperatures usually reach the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Pacific Crest Trail - section 18 tend to be in the | |
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20's. Different parts of Pacific Crest Trail - section 18 are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. This is an area covered with lots of great outdoors hiking trails. California
has plenty of good hiking trails, and one of those is Pacific Crest Trail - section 18 in overlapping counties. Sometimes this hiking and backpacking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. The total elevation difference
for this backcountry trail is 7,782 feet, and that is higher than average. This hiking trail is a very long hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors hiking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for an excellent
challenge. Pacific Crest Trail - section 18 is a location that is pretty dehydrated usually; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain; July is the month with the least moisture. This is a two-ended backcountry trail with two trailheads, so backpacking
it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Pacific Crest Trail - section 18 is a backcountry hiking trail pretty far from Medford, but it is one of many wonderful backcountry hiking trails in this area. Backcountry hiking in California is a fine way to spend some
time. Being 458.6 miles long; it's longer than many great outdoors hiking trails. This is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip.
Briefly about the general area:
Cove Mobile Villa is a brilliant local campground; since you're
here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 18 it's a splendid idea to stop by Baker Flat. Arastra Creek is a stream that you may run into during your stay. A great spot for whitewater paddling near Pacific Crest Trail - section 18 is Klamath River; Waiiaka Trailer Haven is a nice campground nearby.
Andersons Spring is a good local attraction, and while you're here, you might as well take a look at Baker Gulch.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 41.166, Longitude -122.3025
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.0739, Longitude -122.6047
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 229.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 110.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
35.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
19.5 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 229.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 115.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
36 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
20 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 458.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 225.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
71 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
47.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 458.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 225.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
71 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
47.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 7782 feet
Comfort Inn Yreka, Yreka
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5 miles away
Easy freeway off/on location with great restaurants and shops within walking distance. Outdoor pool. FREE Continental Breakfast. Pet Deposit: 20.00 per stay (refundable). Pet Accommodation: 10.00/nigh...
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Baymont Inn & Suites Yreka, Yreka
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5 miles away
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User input for Pacific Crest Trail - section 18, overlapping counties, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Medford, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Pacific Crest Trail - section 18. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 18, overlapping counties, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pacific Crest Trail - section 18. |
| | Trails Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 18:
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Clear Creek Trail, Siskiyou County
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, 13 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 743 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Creek Trail, Siskiyou County
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, 15 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3136 feet elevation difference |
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Copper Trail, Siskiyou County
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, 17 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 954 feet elevation difference |
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Echo Lake Trail, Shasta County
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, 24 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 357 feet elevation difference |
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Castle Lake Trail, Siskiyou County
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, 27 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 588 feet elevation difference |
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Crags Trail, Shasta County
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, 31 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2068 feet elevation difference |
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Deacon Lee Trail, Siskiyou County
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, 33 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 620 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 18:
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Klamath River, Siskiyou County
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, 16 miles away, Class II - 48 miles long (Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground) |
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Coffee Creek, Trinity County
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, 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Coffee Creek Road to Trinity River) |
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Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County
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, 39 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 16 miles long (Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road) |
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Klamath River, Siskiyou County
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, 43 miles away, Class III - 36 miles long (Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp) |
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McCloud River, Shasta County
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, 45 miles away, Class III-IV - 24 miles long (McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta) |
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| | Hotels Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 18:
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Comfort Inn Yreka, Yreka
, 5 miles away |
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Baymont Inn & Suites Yreka, Yreka
, 5 miles away |
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Relax Inn of Yreka, Yreka
, 6 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Yreka, Yreka
, 6 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Yreka
, 6 miles away |
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