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| | A lengthy drive separates Truckee-Grass Valley from Green Valley Trail, but backpacking along this hiking and backpacking trail is very cool. When you're here in California backcountry backpacking along one of its backpacking trails is the pleasant thing to do. When was the last time you got out in the outdoors a bit? Green Valley Trail in Placer County, California is a really great spot to spend some time. This is a region covered with lots of trails. The length of Green Valley Trail is about average with very little uphill walking involved which makes |
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it a fine trail if you're looking for an easy stroll or if you're bringing small kids. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan
| | to bring a stove or make a camp fire. All through the days of summer highs here at Green Valley Trail reach the 90's with nighttime lows in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Green Valley Trail. Green Valley Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. There are numerous backpacking trails in California, and each one is different from the others. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,371 feet, and | |
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that is about average. There are so many pleasant backpacking trails for backcountry backpacking in California, and one of these is Green Valley Trail in Placer County. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backpacking it one
way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. California is a perfect location for outdoors folks. The scenic wilderness hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these highlands. Different parts of Green Valley Trail are at very different
elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Green Valley Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain; the driest month is July. The time needed for this backcountry walk
is roughly 4.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Green Valley Trail is 5.6 miles long it's an average length backpacking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
Yep, outdoors fun things truly is plentiful here
in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Now, you may imagine that's lots but there's even more fun stuff to do here at Green Valley Trail. While you're here at Green Valley Trail you have to go to Iron Point, and glide down the rapids of American River - North Fork in a kayak.
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Valley Trail is not far at all from Truckee-Grass Valley, and unsurprisingly Pagge Creek is a striking stream that is worth taking a look at. If you want a little side trip, try McIntyre Gulch. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Green Valley Trail has to offer, you
can camp at Forbes Campground. There's no way someone can get bored here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. A pleasant visit to Succor Flat is a tremendous way to spend an afternoon, and Green Valley Trail is a brilliant site to visit for more than one day, Monzarita Day Use Campground
is a brilliant site to camp nearby.
Get yourself into a kayak and hit American River - Middle Fork; why not a little side spree to Forbes Creek.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.1548, Longitude -120.7856
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.1813, Longitude -120.7786
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = .2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2371 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Green Valley Trail. |
| | Trails Near Green Valley Trail:
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Euchre Bar Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1947 feet elevation difference |
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American Eagle Trail, Placer
County
, 5 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 190 feet elevation difference |
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Italian Bar Trail, Placer
County
, 8 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 2437 feet elevation difference |
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Bake Oven Trail, Placer
County
, 9 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 2032 feet elevation difference |
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Burnett Canyon Trail, Placer
County
, 10 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 753 feet elevation difference |
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Mumford Bar Trail, Placer
County
, 11 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 3289 feet elevation difference |
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Eagle Bird Trail, Nevada
County
, 12 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1371 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Green Valley Trail:
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American River - North Fork, Placer County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.5 miles long (Euchre Bar to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road) |
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American River - Middle Fork, Placer County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork) |
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American River - North Fork, Placer County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.3 miles long (Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar) |
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American River - North Fork, Placer County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.8 miles long (Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge) |
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American River - North Fork, Placer County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Green Valley Trail:
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
, 11 miles away |
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Nevada City Inn, Nevada City
, 17 miles away |
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Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City
, 17 miles away |
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Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley
, 18 miles away |
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Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley
, 18 miles away |
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