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| | Hey, time for a backcountry hike don’t you think? Deer Lake Trail in Sierra County, California is a really nice place to spend some time. Backcountry hiking here in California is a must. Deer Lake Trail is a long tour away from Truckee-Grass Valley, but what a tremendous place for backcountry trekking it is. Wilderness trails are glorious and plentiful in California, and Deer Lake Trail is one of them, and it's in Sierra County. Summer brings highs in the 90's to Deer Lake Trail, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime |
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brings highs down to the 40's while Deer Lake Trail night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 20's. Deer Lake Trail is 7.2 miles long it's a mid length trek. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Deer Lake Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry
| | hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a really splendid way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. Now this wilderness hiking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Here in California hiking is so much fun. Every California great outdoors trail has something unique to offer. Deer Lake Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking trail. The length of this trail is about average | |
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with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking and hiking trail delightful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go.
Deer Lake Trail gets a common amount of rainfall; most of the rain falls through January, and the driest month of the year is July. This walk shouldn't take more than 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is one
of many backpacking and hiking trails in the surrounding area. Deer Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,145 feet which is an average number.
Briefly about the general area:
Yeah, come up here to the Northern Sierra Nevada for a great time. In case you don’t
have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Yuba River - North Fork. Deer Lake Dam has tremendous water scenery and it's next to Deer Lake Trail, and while you're here at Deer Lake Trail it's a good idea to visit Lusk Meadows.
A pleasant place in the
vicinity of Deer Lake Trail is Packer Lake Saddle, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Sawmill Creek. Getting to Church Creek from Deer Lake Trail is uncomplicated; if you came for an overnight stay Berger Campground is a perfect site to camp. Just can't get enough
of Deer Lake Trail. Camping is available at Packsaddle Campground, and a short visit to Big Springs is always worthwhile.
All the outdoors entertaining things in the Northern Sierra Nevada will keep you coming back many times. Whitewater paddling is tremendous on Lavezzola Creek, and a pleasant tour to Butcher Ranch Meadows is a great way to spend an afternoon.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.6291, Longitude -120.648
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.6558, Longitude -120.6441
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1145 feet
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
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20 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 Deer Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Deer Lake Trail:
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 15,
County
, 2 miles away, 109.3 hiking miles, 6884 feet elevation difference |
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Butcher Ranch Trail, Sierra
County
, 5 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2125 feet elevation difference |
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Third Divide Trail, Sierra
County
, 7 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 2062 feet elevation difference |
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Eureka Lake Trail, Plumas
County
, 8 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 1203 feet elevation difference |
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Second Divide Trail, Sierra
County
, 8 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference |
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Haskell Peak Trail, Sierra
County
, 11 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1117 feet elevation difference |
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Bedbug Smith Trail, Sierra
County
, 11 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 1927 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Deer Lake Trail:
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville) |
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Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville) |
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Pauley Creek, Sierra County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville) |
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-V - 4 miles long (Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge) |
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Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Sloat to Nelson Point) |
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| | Hotels Near Deer Lake Trail:
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Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle
, 11 miles away |
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
, 20 miles away |
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Nevada City Inn, Nevada City
, 32 miles away |
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Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City
, 32 miles away |
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Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley
, 34 miles away |
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