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| | Put on your backcountry hiking shoes, and hit the hiking trail, Butcher Ranch Trail in Sierra County, California is a perfect place for getting out. Great outdoors trails are magnificent and plentiful in California, and Butcher Ranch Trail is one of them, and it's in Sierra County. Butcher Ranch Trail is a long trip away from Truckee-Grass Valley, but it is a perfect escape from the city. This backcountry hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backcountry hiking trail could be very different from other |
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parts of it. These hiking and backpacking trails here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these peaks. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This hiking and backpacking trail is a normal length hiking and backpacking trail
| | with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a good hiking trail for experienced hikers in great shape. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. Each one of the many wilderness hiking trails of California has something unique to offer. Summertime highs at Butcher Ranch Trail frequently tend to be in the 90's with night lows in the 40's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Butcher Ranch Trail. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 5.5 hours, | |
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but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This part of California is always a bliss to take a look at during backcountry hiking season. With its 6 miles of walking distance it's an average length backcountry hiking trail. This great
outdoors trail has a total elevation difference of 2,125 feet which is about average. 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. Butcher Ranch Trail is not that long but
you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. If you happen to be in California, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is an outstanding idea. From a rain point of view Butcher Ranch Trail is a rather normal place; January is the month that gets
the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
So many amusing things
to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada, not enough time. Getting to Butcher Ranch Creek from Butcher Ranch Trail is easy; there's whitewater on Lavezzola Creek for all you adrenaline people. Here at Butcher Ranch Trail there are plenty of folks from Truckee-Grass Valley; Packsaddle
Campground is a magnificent campground nearby.
Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Yuba River - North Fork, and nearby you stumble on brilliant locations like Gold Valley. And that's not all you can do here at Butcher Ranch Trail.
Butcher Ranch Meadows is right here at Butcher Ranch Trail. Looking for some flowing water? Try Smith Creek, and if you came for an overnight stay Union Flat Campground is a good site to camp.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.6229, Longitude -120.6933
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.6145, Longitude -120.7441
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = .2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2125 feet
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
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17 miles away
Deer Creek Inn is a 150 year old restored Queen Anne Victorian located in the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City, California. The historic shopping and dining district on Broad Street is only foot...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Butcher Ranch Trail. |
| | Trails Near Butcher Ranch Trail:
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Third Divide Trail, Sierra
County
, 3 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 2062 feet elevation difference |
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Second Divide Trail, Sierra
County
, 3 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 15,
County
, 4 miles away, 109.3 hiking miles, 6884 feet elevation difference |
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Deer Lake Trail, Sierra
County
, 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1145 feet elevation difference |
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Eureka Lake Trail, Plumas
County
, 7 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 1203 feet elevation difference |
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Bedbug Smith Trail, Sierra
County
, 9 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 1927 feet elevation difference |
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Bayes Cabin Road, Nevada
County
, 10 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1568 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Butcher Ranch Trail:
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville) |
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Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville) |
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Pauley Creek, Sierra County
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville) |
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-V - 4 miles long (Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge) |
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Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas County
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Sloat to Nelson Point) |
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| | Hotels Near Butcher Ranch Trail:
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Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle
, 15 miles away |
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
, 17 miles away |
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Nevada City Inn, Nevada City
, 28 miles away |
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Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City
, 28 miles away |
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Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley
, 30 miles away |
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