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| | There are many delightful great outdoors hiking trails in California, and Grizzly Canyon Trail in Placer County is one of them. Every single California great outdoors hiking trail has something unique to offer. California is a splendid site for outdoors people. Grizzly Canyon Trail has a total elevation difference of 381 feet which is a lower than average number. This walk shouldn't take more than 3.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Grizzly |
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Canyon Trail in Placer County, California is a nice spot to go. Grizzly Canyon Trail is a great outdoors trail rather far from Truckee-Grass Valley, but if you're looking for a nice spot to go backcountry backpacking, this is a nice choice. Even though this is not a very long great
| | outdoors hiking trail it's always glorious to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. There are so many hiking trails in this vicinity. Grizzly Canyon Trail is 4 miles long it's an average length trail. This backcountry hiking trail is a normal length backcountry hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail good for the average backcountry walker looking for a fun adventure. Lots of precipitation falls at Grizzly Canyon Trail; January is when you get the most rain here, and July on the other hand is | |
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the driest. The backcountry hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a very great way to see these mountaintops. At parts of the year this region 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.
Throughout the days of summer at Grizzly Canyon Trail temperatures are commonly in the 90's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 60's. For the duration of the winter the highs are mostly in the 50's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Grizzly Canyon Trail temperatures
descend to the 30's. You spend the whole trek in roughly the same elevation zone, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole trail. Grizzly Canyon Trail is a two ended backpacking and hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can
backcountry hike it just one way. Here in the delightful state of California backcountry trekking is an outstanding way to spend some time. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.
Briefly about the general area:
Man, is there heaps of enjoyable stuff to
do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Rubicon River, and do put some time aside to spend at McCulloh Spring while you're here at Grizzly Canyon Trail. A journey to Sawpit Spring will fill your soul with perfect feelings, and if you came for an overnight
stay Vista Overflow Campground is a nice spot to camp.
If you come at the right time of year, American River - South Fork offers some good whitewater, and Little Wallace Canyon is also a glorious site to look at. Big Tree Grove Campground is a delightful local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 38.9667, Longitude -120.5513
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 38.9492, Longitude -120.5405
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 381 feet
Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines
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11 miles away
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NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville
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19 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Grizzly Canyon Trail. |
| | Trails Near Grizzly Canyon Trail:
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Pigeon Roost Trail, Placer
County
, 2 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 763 feet elevation difference |
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Belix Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 1141 feet elevation difference |
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Slide Point Trail, Placer
County
, 4 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 1512 feet elevation difference |
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Ellicott Trail, El Dorado
County
, 5 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 1591 feet elevation difference |
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Grey Trail, Placer
County
, 6 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 2339 feet elevation difference |
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Rubicon Trail, El Dorado
County
, 8 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference |
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Nevada Point Trail, El Dorado
County
, 9 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2771 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Grizzly Canyon Trail:
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Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County
County
, 2 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
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) |
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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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| | Hotels Near Grizzly Canyon Trail:
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Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines
, 11 miles away |
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NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville
, 19 miles away |
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Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast, Placerville
, 19 miles away |
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Gold Country Inn, Placerville
, 19 miles away |
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Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville
, 21 miles away |
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