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| | There are great outdoors trails all over California, and one of those is Dry Lakes Trail in El Dorado County. Finally, backcountry trekking time is here again, and Dry Lakes Trail in El Dorado County, California is nature at its best. Backcountry hiking here in California is the good thing to do. Lots of precipitation falls at Dry Lakes Trail; most of the rain falls throughout January; the driest month is July. At Dry Lakes Trail through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 40's. All through |
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the winter highs are mostly in the 40's, and overnight lows at Dry Lakes Trail through the winter mostly dip into the 20's. This is an area covered with lots of trails. These trails here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are a great way to explore these mountains. Don’t forget to check
| | for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This trail is a mid length trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this trail delightful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Dry Lakes Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 7.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Dry Lakes Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Being 8.6 miles | |
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long it's a mid length trek. California has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The hiking trail stays roughly
within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking trail. Every single California great outdoors trail has something unique to offer. Pretty far from Truckee-Grass Valley you come upon Dry Lakes Trail, but it sure is
a a nice backpacking and hiking trail. Dry Lakes Trail has a total elevation difference of 879 feet which is a lower than average number.
Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Why not explore nearby Angel Creek since you're
here at Dry Lakes Trail. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this place. Dry Lakes Trail is glorious enough to spend more than a day at, Hell Hole Campground is a glorious local campground; places like Butler Meadow are magnificent to go to.
If you want a little side visit,
try Barts Valley; it's a wonderful idea to stop at Gerle Creek. You can run the rapids of American River - South Fork next to Dry Lakes Trail, and Jacobsen Meadow is a splendid site. There's so much to do here at Dry Lakes Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Yellow Jacket
Campground is a splendid place for that; Cold Spring is a good local attraction.
And that's not all the things you can do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Silver Creek - South Fork is a great whitewater spot near Dry Lakes Trail, and Joes Spring is a picturesque site to stop by while you're at Dry Lakes Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 38.9512, Longitude -120.3964
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 38.9984, Longitude -120.3947
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 879 feet
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17 miles away
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
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17 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 Dry Lakes Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Dry Lakes Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Dry Lakes Trail. |
| | Trails Near Dry Lakes Trail:
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South Fork Trail, El Dorado
County
, 2 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1919 feet elevation difference |
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Hunsucker Trail, El Dorado
County
, 2 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 413 feet elevation difference |
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Parsley Bar Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1582 feet elevation difference |
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Rubicon Trail, El Dorado
County
, 3 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference |
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Hunters Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1957 feet elevation difference |
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Grey Trail, Placer
County
, 5 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 2339 feet elevation difference |
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Poison Hole Trail, El Dorado
County
, 5 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Dry Lakes Trail:
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) |
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Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 12 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) |
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Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County
County
, 12 miles away, Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) |
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| | Hotels Near Dry Lakes Trail:
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 17 miles away |
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 17 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 17 miles away |
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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 17 miles away |
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Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines
, 18 miles away |
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