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| | We all need to get out in nature once in a while, and Humbug Trail in Nevada County, California is just the location. California has lots of outdoors pursuits. There are so many glorious backcountry trails for trekking in California; among these are Humbug Trail in Nevada County. This backcountry 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. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This backpacking and hiking trail is a normal length backpacking and hiking |
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trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness trail perfect for the average backcountry walker looking for an enjoyable adventure. The total elevation difference for Humbug Trail is 1,041 feet which is about average. This is just one of a large number
| | of wilderness trails in this region. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. High temperatures at Humbug Trail through the summer months are in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 50's. During the wintertime the highs are usually in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Humbug Trail are in the 20's. Every California backcountry trail has its own character. Humbug Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; most of the rain | |
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falls during January, and July is when it's the driest. Humbug Trail is 4 miles long it's a mid length backcountry hike. When you're here in California trekking along one of its backcountry trails is something that is always fun to do. You'll have to go far from Truckee-Grass Valley
to get to Humbug Trail, but it is a really tremendous backpacking trail. Humbug Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry backpacking it in and back out. Backpacking and hiking trails like this one here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these
mountains. This hiking trail is not that long but it's always good to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. You spend the whole backcountry hike in roughly the same elevation zone, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking trail.
Briefly
about the general area:
Get your pulse rate up on the glorious whitewater of Yuba River - South Fork. Yep, outdoors fun things truly is abundant here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. You're sure to run into some friendly people from Truckee-Grass Valley here, and Pan Ravine is
in the vicinity, and is a nice place.
This is a really good river. A wonderful site to camp here at Humbug Trail is South Yuba Primitive Campground, and a splendid place for whitewater paddling is Yuba River - Middle Fork. Some nearby water includes Humbug Creek, and camping is available at Shonter Hill Campground.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 39.3455, Longitude -120.9443
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Total in and out hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Total elevation difference: 1041 feet
Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
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5 miles away
Deer Creek Inn is a 150 year old restored Queen Anne Victorian located in the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City, California. The historic shopping and dining district on Broad Street is only foot...
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Nevada City Inn, Nevada City
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8 miles away
A home away from home! Comfortable, park-like setting, 2/3 of a mile to downtown Nevada City, 27 guest rooms inluding 7 cottages. We are now an all non smoking room hotel. We are a pet friendly hotel...
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User input for Humbug Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to Humbug Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Humbug Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Humbug Trail. |
| | Trails Near Humbug Trail:
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South Yuba Trail, Nevada
County
, 3 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference |
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Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra
County
, 5 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference |
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Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra
County
, 10 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference |
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Bayes Cabin Road, Nevada
County
, 12 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1568 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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Green Valley Trail, Placer
County
, 14 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2371 feet elevation difference |
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Euchre Bar Trail, Placer
County
, 15 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1947 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Humbug Trail:
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing) |
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Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49) |
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing) |
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge) |
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Purdon's Crossing to Route 49) |
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| | Hotels Near Humbug Trail:
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
, 5 miles away |
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Nevada City Inn, Nevada City
, 8 miles away |
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Red Castle Inn, Nevada City
, 8 miles away |
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Coleman Thos. A, Nevada City
, 8 miles away |
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National Hotel, Nevada City
, 8 miles away |
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