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| | Every California great outdoors trail has its own character. This part of California is always a pleasure to visit during trekking season. When you're here in California trekking along one of its great outdoors trails is the fine thing to do. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This is one of many great outdoors hiking trails in the surrounding region. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and American River Trail in Placer County, California is an excellent place for getting out. This backcountry |
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trek should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. American River Trail is a quite wet location regularly with a good deal of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is January, and July on the other hand is the driest. This hiking
| | trail has a total elevation difference of 3,290 feet which is higher than average. All through the summer months here at American River Trail, high temperatures mostly reach the 80's; the overnight is fairly cooler of course, regularly in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's; overnight lows through the winter for American River Trail tend to be in the 30's. Some parts of this backcountry hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry hiking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions | |
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on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail. Being 18.2 miles long; it's considered a longer trek. American River Trail is positioned a rather long tour from Truckee-Grass Valley, but wilderness hiking trails like these are pleasant. There is only one trailhead, so you're
looking at an in and out hike. There are many fine great outdoors trails in California, and one of those is American River Trail in Placer County. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. At parts of the year this region 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. This backpacking and hiking trail is a backpacking and hiking trail of great length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a tremendous great outdoors hiking trail for experienced
walkers in great shape. The backpacking and hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a very great way to see these mountains.
Briefly about the general area:
So much enjoyable stuff to do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada, too glorious to be true. At American
River Trail you always meet someone from Truckee-Grass Valley, and sites like Big Valley are great to stop by.
A short trip to Skunk Spring is always worthwhile, and Pelham Flat is a glorious spot. Not far from American River Trail you come across Ford Point, and while you're
here, you could pop by Big Granite Creek. All year is a fine time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you fancy the outdoors. Tadpole Spring is a delightful location to stop at while you're at American River Trail, and Yuba River - South Fork is a great whitewater spot close by.
And if you're still looking for more outdoors fun things just keep reading. You might want to pay a visit to Big Valley Canyon while you're here at American River Trail, and American River Trail is fine enough to spend more than a day at, Secret House Campground is a fine local
campground. A quick spree to Tadpole Creek next to American River Trail is a splendid idea, and if you came to camp Tadpole Campground is a fine place to do that.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 39.1803, Longitude -120.638
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 18.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Total elevation difference: 3290 feet
Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
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21 miles away
60 room boutique hotel on 3 levels with 5 unique suites. Ski on-ski off property nestled at base of Squaw Valley USA ski resort. We feature two restaurants our own ski rental shop The Inn Shop and bou...
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
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21 miles away
The Squaw Valley Lodge is Squaw Valleys Four Diamond awarded condominium suites resort; featuring world-class amenities and a true slope-side location; convenient to all of the areas activities. Nestl...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to American River Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near American River Trail. |
| | Trails Near American River Trail:
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Big Granite Trail, Placer
County
, 2 miles away, 18.4 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference |
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Beacroft Trail, Placer
County
, 2 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2690 feet elevation difference |
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Sugar Pine Point Trail, Placer
County
, 2 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 392 feet elevation difference |
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Big Valley Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1052 feet elevation difference |
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Sailor Flat Trail, Placer
County
, 4 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2534 feet elevation difference |
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Cherry Point Trail, Placer
County
, 4 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1079 feet elevation difference |
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Salmon Lake Trail, Placer
County
, 4 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 330 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near American River Trail:
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir) |
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) |
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Fordyce Creek, Nevada County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) |
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American River - North Fork, Placer County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.3 miles long (Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar) |
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Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County
County
, 13 miles away, Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) |
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| | Hotels Near American River Trail:
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 21 miles away |
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 21 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 22 miles away |
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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 22 miles away |
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
, 22 miles away |
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