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| | Gotta get out of the settlement man, and Cottonwood Overlook Trail in Sierra County, California is just the location. Cottonwood Overlook Trail is a long tour away from Truckee-Grass Valley, but what a wonderful location for backcountry backpacking it is. Outdoors people generally like this part of California. Summertime highs at Cottonwood Overlook Trail regularly tend to be in the 80's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows at Cottonwood Overlook Trail during the winter ordinarily plunge into |
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the 10's. Each one of the many wilderness trails of California has something unique to offer. There's not much difference in elevation along the hiking trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. The time needed for this trek is roughly 2 hours, but
| | of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Backcountry trekking here in California is the tremendous thing to do. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This backpacking and hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Cottonwood Overlook Trail gets very little rain; January | |
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is the wettest month with most snow; July on the other hand is the driest. These backcountry trails here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these hills. Backpacking trails are tremendous and plentiful in California, and among these are Cottonwood Overlook Trail
in Sierra County. Cottonwood Overlook Trail is 2.4 miles long it's a short hiking trail. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This backcountry trail is on the short side with
an average amount of climbing distance which makes it an excellent hiking and backpacking trail for the average person looking for an excellent adventure. Cottonwood Overlook Trail has a total elevation difference of 607 feet which is a lower than average number. This is one of
many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding area.
Briefly about the general area:
While staying at Cottonwood Overlook Trail you could always discover Rice Canyon, and Cottonwood Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth taking a look at.
If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. If you came for an overnight stay Independence Lake Campground is a glorious location to camp; why not camp at Cold Creek - Tahoe National Forest if you're here at Cottonwood Overlook Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.5493, Longitude -120.3149
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.5414, Longitude -120.3074
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 607 feet
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| | Trails Near Cottonwood Overlook Trail:
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Cottonwood Botanical Trail, Sierra
County
, 0 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 274 feet elevation difference |
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Cottonwood Fisherman Trail, Sierra
County
, 1 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 737 feet elevation difference |
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Mount Lola Trail, Sierra
County
, 6 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 2630 feet elevation difference |
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Warren Lake Trail, Nevada
County
, 9 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2381 feet elevation difference |
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Haskell Peak Trail, Sierra
County
, 14 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1117 feet elevation difference |
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Glacier Lakes Trail, Nevada
County
, 15 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 559 feet elevation difference |
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Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee
, 13 miles away |
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The Inn At Truckee, Truckee
, 14 miles away |
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Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe-Truckee, CA, Truckee
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn, Truckee
, 16 miles away |
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 19 miles away |
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15 miles away
