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| | There are numerous wilderness hiking trails in California, and each one is worth hiking. Going for a trek here in California never gets boring. Wonderful wilderness hiking trails in California are in abundance, and Big Spring Trail is one of them, and it's in Placer County. A lengthy trip divides Gardnerville Ranchos from Big Spring Trail, but it is a fun spot to backcountry walk. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry backpacking it in and back out. Summer at Big Spring Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and during summer |
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nights temperatures are in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Big Spring Trail. Big Spring Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens.
| | Being 2.2 miles long it's shorter than many hiking trails. This backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 289 feet which is a lower than average number. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 2 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Big Spring Trail gets a lot of water; January is the wettest month with most rain while July is mostly the driest month. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This part of California is always a diversion to have a look at during | |
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backcountry backpacking season. This is one of many trails in the surrounding area. Sometimes this great outdoors hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. You can't spend all
your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Big Spring Trail in Placer County, California is just the spot. You spend the whole trek in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. This wilderness hiking
trail is on the short side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a fine trail for the average person looking for a fine adventure. Trails like this one here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops.
Briefly about the general
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Having a fine time in the Northern Sierra Nevada is uncomplicated. Camping is available at Bear Creek Campground; some close by water includes Whisky Creek. A journey to Big Spring will fill your soul with great feelings.
If you came for an overnight stay Pleasant Boat-In Campground is a great place to camp, and Grouse Canyon is another fine place to visit nearby.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 39.1429, Longitude -120.2769
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Total elevation difference: 289 feet
Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
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3 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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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
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4 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Big Spring Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County, California
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| | Trails Near Big Spring Trail:
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Five Lakes Creek Trail, Placer
County
, 1 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1394 feet elevation difference |
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Granite Chief Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference |
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Painted Rock Trail, Placer
County
, 5 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference |
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Steamboat Trail, Placer
County
, 5 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 2686 feet elevation difference |
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McKinstry Trail, Placer
County
, 6 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2734 feet elevation difference |
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General Creek Trail, El Dorado
County
, 9 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 1596 feet elevation difference |
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Tevis Cup Trail, Placer
County
, 9 miles away, 11.1 hiking miles, 1773 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Big Spring Trail:
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 3 miles away |
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 4 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 4 miles away |
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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 4 miles away |
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Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
, 5 miles away |
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