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| | If you happen to be in California, why not go backpacking, it is something that is always fun to do. Trails for backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over California; Glacier Lakes Trail in Nevada County is one of them. No chance of getting bored in California if you like the wilderness. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 3.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of great outdoors trails. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, |
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so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. The length of this backcountry trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a wonderful great outdoors trail for the average person looking for a wonderful adventure.
| | And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors trail is 559 feet which is a lower than average number. When was the last time you got out in the great outdoors a bit? Glacier Lakes Trail in Nevada County, California is a magnificent pick. The scenic backcountry trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a very nice way to see these highlands. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Glacier Lakes Trail. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down | |
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into the 40's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's, and overnight lows at Glacier Lakes Trail all through the wintertime frequently fall into the 20's. Every single California wilderness trail is beautiful in its own way. Glacier Lakes Trail gets a good deal of water; January
is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is July. The backpacking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Even though this is not a very long backcountry hiking
trail it's always nice to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. With its 4.1 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry walk. You'll need to go far from Truckee-Grass Valley to get to Glacier Lakes Trail, but great outdoors trails like these
are good.
Briefly about the general area:
If you came for an overnight stay Cold Springs Campground is a good site to camp, and why not a little side spree to White Rock Creek. This site is so good, just look at all the exciting things to do right next door to Glacier
Lakes Trail. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Fordyce Creek.
You just can't envision the amount of outdoors exciting things the Northern Sierra Nevada has to offer. You ought to without doubt dedicate some time to Furnace Flat since
you're here at Glacier Lakes Trail; a good place to stop by nearby is Magonigal Summit. Do set aside some time for Webster Flat since you're here at Glacier Lakes Trail; why not camp at Sterling Lake Campground since you're here at Glacier Lakes Trail. If you come at the right time of year, Yuba River - South Fork offers some wonderful whitewater, and swing by North Creek it's a good site to have a look at.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 39.3513, Longitude -120.4962
- - Directions and Road Map
Total hiking length = 4.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Total elevation difference: 559 feet
Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee
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18 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Truckee Hotel is an conveniently located in Truckee, California a recreational paradise, surrounded by lakes and beautiful mountains. We are within minutes to various ski re...
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The Inn At Truckee, Truckee
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19 miles away
AAA rated motel centrally located to all Truckee and North Tahoe's outdoor recreational activities. Just minutes to area ski resorts, lakes, hiking trails and mountian biking. Dining and shopping with...
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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 Glacier Lakes Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Glacier Lakes Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Glacier Lakes Trail. |
| | Trails Near Glacier Lakes Trail:
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Loch Leven Trail, Placer
County
, 4 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1191 feet elevation difference |
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Salmon Lake Trail, Placer
County
, 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 330 feet elevation difference |
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Cherry Point Trail, Placer
County
, 5 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1079 feet elevation difference |
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Lola Montez Trail, Nevada
County
, 5 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 458 feet elevation difference |
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Long Valley Trail, Placer
County
, 6 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 816 feet elevation difference |
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Sugar Pine Point Trail, Placer
County
, 6 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 392 feet elevation difference |
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Glacier Lakes Trail, Nevada
County
, 7 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 770 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Glacier Lakes Trail:
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) |
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Fordyce Creek, Nevada County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) |
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir) |
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American River - North Fork, Placer County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.3 miles long (Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar) |
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville) |
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| | Hotels Near Glacier Lakes Trail:
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Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee
, 18 miles away |
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The Inn At Truckee, Truckee
, 19 miles away |
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 19 miles away |
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 19 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 19 miles away |
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