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| | Hey, time for a hike don’t you think? if you happen to be in Sierra County of California, Lafayette Ridge Trail is a splendid local hiking and backpacking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. California has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. There are hiking and backpacking trails all over California; one of them being Lafayette Ridge Trail in Sierra County. Every hiking and backpacking trail in California is worth backpacking. Lafayette Ridge Trail is a pretty wet place usually with a good deal of rainfall; through the month of January you get the |
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most rain around here, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. There are so many hiking trails in this area. Different parts of this wilderness trail are at very different elevations, so keep
| | in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. It's a lengthy trip from Truckee-Grass Valley to Lafayette Ridge Trail, but you always have a splendid time when you're backcountry hiking along it. Through the summertime months at Lafayette Ridge Trail temperatures are generally in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Lafayette Ridge Trail. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 7 hours, but of course some people walk | |
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a bit slower and some a bit faster. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Here in the glorious state of California backpacking is a brilliant idea. Being 8 miles long it's an average length wilderness trail. This is a two-ended great outdoors
trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Lafayette
Ridge Trail is a mid-length backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a nice challenge. These backpacking trails here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are a really great way
to spend quality time in the outdoors. Lafayette Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,583 feet, and that is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
Whohoo, so many enjoyable things in one place! Lafayette Ridge Trail is peerless! Glide down the rapids
of Yuba River - Middle Fork in a kayak; camping at Chute Hill Campground is always a glorious experience. If you come at the right time of year, Yuba River - South Fork offers some pleasant whitewater; it's a glorious idea to stop at Kimberley Creek.
If you adore the outdoors
you'll adore it here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. A quick spree to Moore Flat Creek next to Lafayette Ridge Trail is a great idea, and while you're here you will meet lots of folks from nearby Truckee-Grass Valley. Upper Woolsey Spring is always fun to check out, and everyone
loves Walls Flat. Kimberlin Ravine is a delightful place to spend some time at, and do put some time aside to spend at Mobley Spring since you're here at Lafayette Ridge Trail.
You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining things in the Northern
Sierra Nevada. Tulpehocke Flat is a great place, and Lafayette Ridge Trail is glorious enough to spend more than a day at, Malakoff Diggins Shp is a glorious local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.4421, Longitude -120.9114
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.4504, Longitude -120.8567
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1583 feet
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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 Lafayette Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Lafayette Ridge Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Lafayette Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Lafayette Ridge Trail:
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Humbug Trail, Nevada
County
, 5 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference |
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Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra
County
, 7 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference |
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Bayes Cabin Road, Nevada
County
, 8 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1568 feet elevation difference |
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South Yuba Trail, Nevada
County
, 8 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference |
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Bedbug Smith Trail, Sierra
County
, 9 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 1927 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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Third Divide Trail, Sierra
County
, 13 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 2062 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Lafayette Ridge Trail:
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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
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing) |
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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 - North Fork, Sierra County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge) |
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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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| | Hotels Near Lafayette Ridge Trail:
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
, 5 miles away |
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Nevada City Inn, Nevada City
, 13 miles away |
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Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley
, 15 miles away |
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Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley
, 16 miles away |
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