California hiking trails - Burnett Canyon Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County

   
  Burnett Canyon Trail is a wilderness hiking trail rather far from Truckee-Grass Valley, but it is a really splendid wilderness hiking trail. If you happen to be in California, why not go hiking, it is so much fun. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Burnett Canyon Trail in Placer County, California is an excellent pick. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 2 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The picturesque backpacking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are
    a very splendid way to see these mountaintops. There's not much difference in elevation along the backpacking and hiking trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. With its 2.2 miles of walking distance it's a shorter type backcountry walk. Even though
this is not a very long backcountry trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Every California hiking and backpacking trail has its own unique splendor. For the duration of the warmest time of the year highs here at Burnett Canyon Trail get into the 90's with overnight lows in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Burnett Canyon Trail temperatures fall to the 30's. This backpacking trail is on the short side having an average number of uphill  
miles which makes this hiking trail wonderful for the average backcountry walker looking for an enjoyable adventure. With so many outdoors things to do available in California you'll never get bored. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. There are many splendid hiking and backpacking trails in California, and one of these is Burnett Canyon Trail in Placer County. This region does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The total elevation difference for this trail is 753 feet, and that is lower than average. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding area. The high level of rainfall makes Burnett Canyon Trail a relatively wet spot; all through January this area sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.

Briefly about the general area:
Government Spring is an inspiring spot to check out while here, and there are some great whitewater spots on American River - North Fork. Burnett Canyon Trail truly is in the middle of a pretty outdoors paradise.
Be careful coming to the Northern Sierra Nevada, you might not ever want to return home again. A spree to Burnett Canyon Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Texas Hill Spring, and whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then, we recommend Yuba River - South Fork. During your tour to Burnett Canyon Trail you'll meet some people from Truckee-Grass Valley for sure, and Burnett Canyon Trail is a delightful location to visit for more than one day, Thousand Trails is a delightful location to camp nearby. Willmont Saddle is a delightful place to explore next to Burnett Canyon Trail. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Burnett Canyon Trail has to offer, you can camp at Cisco Grove Campground & Recreational Vehicle.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.22, Longitude -120.6551
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.2333, Longitude -120.6461
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.1 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: .5 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.1 miles
Total climbing distance = .3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: .5 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours

Total elevation difference: 753 feet


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 Trails Near Burnett Canyon Trail:
Italian Bar Trail, Placer County , 2 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 2437 feet elevation difference
Mumford Bar Trail, Placer County , 3 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 3289 feet elevation difference
Mears Lake Valley Trail, Placer County , 5 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 863 feet elevation difference
American Eagle Trail, Placer County , 5 miles away,  1.8 hiking miles, 190 feet elevation difference
Beacroft Trail, Placer County , 6 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 2690 feet elevation difference
Big Valley Trail, Placer County , 7 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1052 feet elevation difference
Eagle Bird Trail, Nevada County , 7 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1371 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Burnett Canyon Trail:
Thousand Trails, Emigrant Gap, 2 miles away
Cisco Grove Campground & Recreational Vehicle, Emigrant Gap, 2 miles away
North Fork Campground, Placer County, 2 miles away
Bear Valley Campground, Placer County, 4 miles away
Secret House Campground, Placer County, 5 miles away
 Whitewater Near Burnett Canyon Trail:
American River - North Fork, Placer County County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.3 miles long (Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar)
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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Nevada City Inn, Nevada City , 25 miles away
Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines , 26 miles away
Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 26 miles away
Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 27 miles away

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