California hiking trails - Granite Chief Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County       There are many good backpacking and hiking trails in California, and one of those is Granite Chief Trail in Placer County. Here in California hiking is a tremendous idea. In California you never run out of outdoors fun. This is a one trailhead hiking and backpacking trail, so in and out is the way to hike it normally. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Granite Chief Trail. Through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; overnight lows at Granite Chief Trail throughout the winter frequently dip into     the 10's. You'll must go far from Gardnerville Ranchos to get to Granite Chief Trail, but there's splendid natural attractiveness waiting here for you along it. Every California backpacking and hiking trail has something unique to offer. Finally, backcountry backpacking time is here again, and Granite Chief Trail in Placer County, California is just the place. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. With its 5.2 miles of walking distance it's a mid length walk. Some parts of this hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This backpacking and hiking trail is not that long but it's always perfect to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Granite Chief Trail gets a typical amount of annual   rainfall; January is the wettest month with most snow while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a magnificent way to explore these hills. Granite Chief Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,105 feet which is an average number. Granite Chief Trail is a mid-length hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect backcountry trail for the average person looking for a perfect adventure. This is one of many backcountry trails in the surrounding vicinity. Sometimes this backpacking and hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. You should count on this hike taking about 4.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Briefly about the general area: If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Don’t forget to explore Alpine Meadows if you're here at Granite Chief Trail, and a pleasant location to camp here at Granite Chief Trail is Bear Creek Campground. Looking for some flowing water? Try Chief Creek, and why not camp at Splitrock Campground if you're here at Granite Chief Trail. Location of Trailhead: Latitude 39.1997, Longitude -120.2405 - - Directions and Road Map Total in and out hiking length = 5.2 miles Total climbing distance = 2 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace: 4.5 hours Fast Hiking Pace: 3 hours Total elevation difference: 2105 feet Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley 2 miles away 60 room boutique hotel on 3 levels with 5 unique suites. Ski on-ski off property nestled at base of Squaw Valley USA ski resort. We feature two restaurants our own ski rental shop The Inn Shop and bou...    Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley 2 miles away The Squaw Valley Lodge is Squaw Valleys Four Diamond awarded condominium suites resort; featuring world-class amenities and a true slope-side location; convenient to all of the areas activities. Nestl... 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These outdoors activities are available near Granite Chief Trail.   Trails Near Granite Chief Trail: Painted Rock Trail, Placer County , 3 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference Big Spring Trail, Placer County , 3 miles away,  2.2 hiking miles, 289 feet elevation difference Five Lakes Creek Trail, Placer County , 4 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1394 feet elevation difference Steamboat Trail, Placer County , 8 miles away,  11.6 hiking miles, 2686 feet elevation difference McKinstry Trail, Placer County , 9 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2734 feet elevation difference Tevis Cup Trail, Placer County , 9 miles away, 11.1 hiking miles, 1773 feet elevation difference Heath Falls Overlook Trail, Placer County , 10 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1601 feet elevation difference   Camp Grounds Near Granite Chief Trail: Bear Creek Campground, Placer County, 4 miles away Splitrock Campground, Nevada County, 6 miles away Creek Campground, Nevada County, 6 miles away Ridge Campground, Nevada County, 6 miles away Donner Memorial State Park, Nevada City, 6 miles away   Hotels Near Granite Chief Trail: Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley , 2 miles away Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley , 2 miles away Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley , 2 miles away Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Granite Chief Trail Five Lakes, Placer County , 2 miles away