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| | When you're here in California trekking along one of its great outdoors hiking trails never gets boring. There are numerous great outdoors hiking trails in California, and each one has its own unique beauty. This part of California has a fine deal of available outdoors pastimes. Different parts of this backcountry trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. It's a long tour from Gardnerville Ranchos to Highland Trail, but backcountry backpacking it is always cool. Keep in mind |
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that this is a long backpacking and hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This wilderness hiking trail has two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Highland Trail generally gets lots of rainfall; during
| | January this vicinity sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the wilderness a bit, and Highland Trail in El Dorado County, California is just what you need. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. With its 16 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backcountry trails. The wilderness trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a really delightful way to | |
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spend quality time in the fresh air. This is just one of a large number of great outdoors trails in this vicinity. Now, this is roughly a 2.5-day backcountry trek, so it's a nice thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation
difference of 2,237 feet which is an average number. Highland Trail is a wilderness trail of delightful length having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a tremendous great outdoors trail for experienced backcountry walkers in great shape. For the period of the summer,
highs commonly are in the 80's at Highland Trail, and the overnight is a bit cooler of course, generally in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Highland Trail. And keep in mind that there could be
temporary safety restrictions in site. There are great outdoors hiking trails all over California, and Highland Trail in El Dorado County is one of them.
Briefly about the general area:
All year is a pleasant time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you fancy the outdoors.
Some close by water includes Ellis Creek, and Morattini Flat is a striking location any time of year. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing things in the Northern Sierra Nevada. A journey to Highland Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Rubicon Springs.
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is no place for people who don’t like to enjoy themselves. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Bassi Falls; get your heart beating on the fine whitewater of American River - South Fork. Getting to Miller Creek from Highland Trail is trouble-free, and Highland Trail is
pleasant enough to spend more than a day at, Pleasant Boat-In Campground is a pleasant local campground. Poison Hole is a delightful spot to check out, and a delightful place to camp here at Highland Trail is Wentworth Springs Campground.
Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Silver Creek - South Fork; Rockbound Valley is a magnificent place to have a look at.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 38.9414, Longitude -120.3047
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.0066, Longitude -120.2684
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 16 miles
Total climbing distance = 7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 16 miles
Total climbing distance = 7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 2237 feet
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13 miles away
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
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13 miles away
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User input for Highland Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Highland Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Highland Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Highland Trail. |
| | Trails Near Highland Trail:
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Red Peak Trail, El Dorado
County
, 1 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 1766 feet elevation difference |
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Loon Lake Trail, El Dorado
County
, 3 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 556 feet elevation difference |
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Poison Hole Trail, El Dorado
County
, 4 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference |
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Sun Rock Trail, El Dorado
County
, 4 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 419 feet elevation difference |
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Windmiller Trail, El Dorado
County
, 6 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1011 feet elevation difference |
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McKinstry Trail, Placer
County
, 7 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2734 feet elevation difference |
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General Creek Trail, El Dorado
County
, 8 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 1596 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Highland Trail:
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Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) |
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Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County
County
, 22 miles away, Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) |
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| | Hotels Near Highland Trail:
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 13 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 13 miles away |
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 13 miles away |
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Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
, 14 miles away |
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Pepper Tree Inn, Tahoe City
, 15 miles away |
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14 miles away
