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| | You'll must go far from Truckee-Grass Valley to get to Big Valley Trail, but hiking trails like these are great. There are numerous great outdoors hiking trails in California, and each one has something unique to offer. Trekking here in California is a brilliant way to spend some time. This is just one of a large number of backcountry hiking trails in this vicinity. Sometimes this great outdoors hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. There's not much difference in elevation along Big Valley |
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Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Big Valley Trail is a rather wet place frequently with a great deal of rain;
| | most of the rain falls during January, and July is when it's the driest. This is not a very long great outdoors hiking trail but it's always splendid to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 1,052 feet which is about average. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Big Valley Trail in Placer County, California is just what you need. Big Valley Trail is 5.6 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk. For the duration of the days of summer, highs regularly are | |
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in the 80's at Big Valley Trail while overnight lows are frequently in the 40's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Big Valley Trail. The wonderful backcountry hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are the
best way to enjoy these hills. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This backcountry hiking trail is a normal
length backcountry hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a good backcountry hiking trail for the average person looking for a good adventure. Good great outdoors hiking trails in California are in abundance; Big Valley Trail in Placer County is one
of them. Backcountry backpacking in California is such an excellent thing to do.
Briefly about the general area:
Big Valley Trail is in the vicinity of Big Valley Canyon which is undeniably worth visiting, and why not camp at Silver Tip Campground while you're here at
Big Valley Trail. Get your heart pumping on the wonderful whitewater of Fordyce Creek; locations like Mears Meadow are glorious to explore.
Any time is a good time at Big Valley Trail if you go for the outdoors. You're sure to bump into some great people from Truckee-Grass
Valley here. There's whitewater on Yuba River - South Fork for all you adrenaline junkies, and a magnificent spot to camp here at Big Valley Trail is Kelly Lake Campground. Yeah, come up here to the Northern Sierra Nevada for a glorious time. Meadow Spring is a great local attraction, and Big Valley is a charming spot any time of year.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.2648, Longitude -120.5742
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.2693, Longitude -120.5321
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1052 feet
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21 miles away
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23 miles away
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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 Big Valley Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Big Valley Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Big Valley Trail. |
| | Trails Near Big Valley Trail:
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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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Mears Lake Valley Trail, Placer
County
, 2 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 863 feet elevation difference |
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American River Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 18.2 hiking miles, 3290 feet elevation difference |
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Big Granite Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 18.4 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference |
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Salmon Lake Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 330 feet elevation difference |
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Beacroft Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2690 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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| | Whitewater Near Big Valley Trail:
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir) |
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Fordyce Creek, Nevada County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) |
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) |
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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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| | Hotels Near Big Valley Trail:
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
, 21 miles away |
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 23 miles away |
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 23 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 23 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee
, 23 miles away |
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23 miles away
