California hiking trails - Mount Lola Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra County

   
  Going for a walk here in California is something that is always fun to do. There are numerous hiking trails in California, and each one is well worth a walk. California has plenty of magnificent hiking trails, and one of those is Mount Lola Trail in Sierra County. This is a region covered with lots of hiking and backpacking trails. A visit to California is not complete without some backcountry trekking. Mount Lola Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. 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. This backcountry trail has two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. You'll need to go
far from Truckee-Grass Valley to get to Mount Lola Trail, but it is a really wonderful backpacking trail. The stunning backpacking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. With its 14.4 miles of walking distance; it's a long backpacking trail. This is a long hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and Mount Lola Trail in Sierra County, California is the great outdoors at its best. The total elevation difference for this backcountry  
trail is 2,630 feet which is higher than average. Mount Lola Trail is usually a relatively waterless place; all through January this region sees the most snow; July is when it's the driest. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 2 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This backpacking trail is a very long backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking and backpacking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for an outstanding challenge. Through the warmest time of the year at Mount Lola Trail highs are commonly in the 80's while overnight lows are regularly in the 40's. Highs throughout the wintertime are regularly in the 40's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Mount Lola Trail.

Briefly about the general area:
You simply ought to like the Northern Sierra Nevada. Nearby Perazzo Canyon is a magnificent location to go if you're at Mount Lola Trail, and Dry Meadow is a splendid place to check out. Camping is available at Sagehen Campground, and there are some great whitewater spots on Yuba River - South Fork.
Camping at Independence Lake Campground is always a glorious experience, and do pop by Upper Independence Creek while you're here at Mount Lola Trail. And if that's not enough, there's a load more to do close to Mount Lola Trail. There's whitewater on Fordyce Creek for all you adrenaline rush seekers. At this river you will always have a good time. Cold Stream is a charming stream that is worth a visit, and spots like Cold Stream Meadow are good to check out.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.4898, Longitude -120.3421
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.4198, Longitude -120.3891
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 4 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 8.5 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 8.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 2630 feet


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 Trails Near Mount Lola Trail:
Warren Lake Trail, Nevada County , 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2381 feet elevation difference
Cottonwood Overlook Trail, Sierra County , 6 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 607 feet elevation difference
Cottonwood Botanical Trail, Sierra County , 6 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 274 feet elevation difference
Cottonwood Fisherman Trail, Sierra County , 6 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 737 feet elevation difference
Lola Montez Trail, Nevada County , 7 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 458 feet elevation difference
Glacier Lakes Trail, Nevada County , 10 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 559 feet elevation difference
Heath Falls Overlook Trail, Placer County , 11 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1601 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Mount Lola Trail:
Independence Lake Campground, Sierra County, 4 miles away
Sagehen Campground, Nevada County, 6 miles away
Sagehen Creek Campground, Nevada County, 7 miles away
Van Norden Campground, Nevada County, 7 miles away
Sierraville Motel and Trailer Park, Sierraville, 8 miles away
 Whitewater Near Mount Lola Trail:
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove)
Fordyce Creek, Nevada County County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir)
Truckee River, Placer/ Nevada County County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 27 miles long (Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston)
Truckee River, Nevada/ Sierra/ Washoe County County , 23 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Farad Powerhouse to Verdi)
 Hotels Near Mount Lola Trail:
Always Inn Tahoe Bed and Breakfast, Soda Springs , 7 miles away
Donner Lake Village Resort, Truckee , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee , 11 miles away
Hoyfjellet Lodge, Soda Springs , 12 miles away
Shinneyboo Creek Cabin Resort, Soda Springs , 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Mount Lola Trail
Paradise Lake, Nevada County , 3 miles away
Warren Lake, Nevada County , 3 miles away

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