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| | Going for a backcountry walk here in California is an outstanding idea. When was the last time you got out in the outdoors a bit? Halls Ranch Trail in Sierra County, California is the outdoors at its best. You'll have got to go far from Truckee-Grass Valley to get to Halls Ranch Trail, but backcountry trekking it is always exciting. A large amount of rain falls at Halls Ranch Trail; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. With its 12.6 miles of walking distance; it's considered a |
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longer trek. This great outdoors hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Halls Ranch Trail is a very long backpacking and hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles
| | which makes it a wonderful hiking trail for experienced walkers in nice shape. The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 2,105 feet which is about average. Delightful backcountry trails in California are in abundance; one of them being Halls Ranch Trail in Sierra County. Halls Ranch Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Halls Ranch Trail goes through some very | |
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different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backpacking and hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Backcountry trekking here in the Northern Sierra Nevada is a brilliant way to explore these summits. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry
hike, 2 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. A visit to California is not complete without some backcountry trekking. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this region. For the period of the summertime, highs generally are in the
80's at Halls Ranch Trail, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are usually in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Halls Ranch Trail. This is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty
of supplies. There are numerous backcountry trails in California, and each one has something unique to offer.
Briefly about the general area:
Camping at Upper Carlton Campground is always a nice experience, and a tremendous spot nearby is Devils Canyon. Whohoo, so much
enjoyable stuff in one place! Halls Ranch Trail is peerless! If you came to camp Rocky Rest Campground is a wonderful site to do that, and Miller Spring is a delightful local attraction.
If you come at the right time of year, Yuba River - North Fork offers some wonderful whitewater,
and Cold Spring is always fun to check out. Getting to Bow Creek from Halls Ranch Trail is painless; you ought to undeniably dedicate some time to Plum Valley since you're here at Halls Ranch Trail. Just can't get enough of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Some of the water close by
flows, like Saint Catherine Creek, and since you're here at Halls Ranch Trail it's a perfect idea to pop by Clamper Flat.
And if that's not sufficient there's heaps more entertaining things to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. If you're stopping by Halls Ranch Trail from Truckee-Grass Valley, you won't be the only one.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.5397, Longitude -120.9133
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.5501, Longitude -120.9673
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2105 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Halls Ranch Trail. |
| | Trails Near Halls Ranch Trail:
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Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra
County
, 7 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference |
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Humbug Trail, Nevada
County
, 10 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference |
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South Yuba Trail, Nevada
County
, 11 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference |
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Second Divide Trail, Sierra
County
, 12 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference |
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Bayes Cabin Road, Nevada
County
, 13 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1568 feet elevation difference |
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Third Divide Trail, Sierra
County
, 13 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 2062 feet elevation difference |
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Bedbug Smith Trail, Sierra
County
, 13 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 1927 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Halls Ranch Trail:
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
County
, 1 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge) |
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-V - 4 miles long (Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge) |
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Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49) |
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Pauley Creek, Sierra County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville) |
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Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville) |
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| | Hotels Near Halls Ranch Trail:
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
, 12 miles away |
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Nevada City Inn, Nevada City
, 16 miles away |
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Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City
, 16 miles away |
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Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley
, 17 miles away |
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Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley
, 18 miles away |
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