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| | Here in California backpacking is a fine way to spend some time. California has plenty of great backcountry hiking trails, and one of these is Big Spring Trail in Placer County. If you are in California during backpacking season you have to go backpacking. Through the summer months at Big Spring Trail temperatures are usually in the 80's, and the night is quite cooler of course, typically in the 40's. All through the winter this spot gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Big Spring Trail. Finally, backpacking time is here again, |
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and Big Spring Trail in Placer County, California is a tremendous site for getting out. Every backcountry hiking trail in California is well worth a backcountry hike. Big Spring Trail has a total elevation difference of 289 feet, and that is lower than average. There's not much
| | difference in elevation along the backcountry trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Being 2.2 miles long it's a short backcountry trail. Hiking trails like this one here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are a perfect way to explore these highlands. Big Spring Trail is a very short backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backcountry trail perfect for the average backcountry trekker looking for an amusing adventure. This is just one of a large number of backcountry trails in this area. | |
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This hiking trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be hiking it in and back out. Big Spring Trail is not that long but it's always good to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. The time needed for this walk is roughly 2 hours, but of course some folks
walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. You'll have got to go far from
Gardnerville Ranchos to get to Big Spring Trail, but many people like to walk here to be next to the fresh air. Big Spring Trail is a relatively wet spot typically with a good deal of rainfall; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and the driest of
the months is July.
Briefly about the general area:
Stay the night at Pleasant Boat-In Campground. Big Spring Trail is a glorious place to camp, Bear Creek Campground is a glorious place, and some nearby water includes Whisky Creek.
Having a delightful time in the
Northern Sierra Nevada is uncomplicated. Put some time aside to spend at Big Spring while you're here at Big Spring Trail, and nearby you come across Grouse Canyon which is a great place to explore.
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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
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
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4 miles away
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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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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 3 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 4 miles away |
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Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
, 5 miles away |
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Pepper Tree Inn, Tahoe City
, 9 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee
, 10 miles away |
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