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| | We all need to get out in the wilderness once in a while, and if you happen to be in Placer County of California, Hunters Trail is an excellent local wilderness hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. A lengthy drive divides Truckee-Grass Valley from Hunters Trail, but wilderness hiking trails like these are wonderful. Great outdoors trails are splendid and plentiful in California, and Hunters Trail in Placer County is one of them. If you happen to be in California, why not go hiking, it is something that is always fun to do. California has so |
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much to offer nature lovers. Hunters Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Hunters Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; the month with most of the rain is January; July is the month with
| | the least moisture. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is one of many backcountry trails in the surrounding region. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 8.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Hunters Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,957 feet which is an average number. Hunters Trail is a very long trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it an excellent backcountry trail for experienced trekkers in brilliant shape. Every backcountry hiking trail | |
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in California is worth hiking. This backcountry hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The lovely trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a really pleasant way to
spend quality time in nature. This is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. High temperatures at Hunters Trail during the months of summer are in the 90's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. The cold
days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Hunters Trail. This region 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. With its 10 miles
of walking distance; it's longer than many great outdoors trails.
Briefly about the general area:
Since you're here at Hunters Trail why not have a look at Parsley Bar, and if you came to camp McGuire Campground is a great location to do that. You simply should adore
the Northern Sierra Nevada. You must positively dedicate some time to Big Meadow while you're here at Hunters Trail; Bear Springs is always fun to check out.
Getting to Long John Creek from Hunters Trail is simple. There's so much to do here at Hunters Trail that you need to
camp here for a while, Hell Hole Campground is a delightful site for that. Be careful coming to Hunters Trail, you might not ever want to return back home again. Some of the water nearby flows, like Little Deer Creek, and paddling on Rubicon River is so much fun. Don’t forget to
pop by Lower Meadow if you're here at Hunters Trail, and a short trip to Desert Cold Spring is always worthwhile.
Man, is there lots of cool things to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Soar down the rapids of American River - South Fork in a kayak.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 38.9993, Longitude -120.4663
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.0277, Longitude -120.4173
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1957 feet
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User input for Hunters Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer 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 Hunters Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Hunters Trail. |
| | Trails Near Hunters Trail:
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Rubicon Trail, El Dorado
County
, 1 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference |
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Parsley Bar Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1582 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Trail, El Dorado
County
, 3 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1919 feet elevation difference |
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Grey Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 2339 feet elevation difference |
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Dry Lakes Trail, El Dorado
County
, 3 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 879 feet elevation difference |
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Hunsucker Trail, El Dorado
County
, 4 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 413 feet elevation difference |
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Ellicott Trail, El Dorado
County
, 4 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 1591 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Hunters Trail:
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Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County
County
, 10 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
, 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) |
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Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 15 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Hunters Trail:
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Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines
, 17 miles away |
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 18 miles away |
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 18 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 18 miles away |
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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 18 miles away |
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