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| | 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 |
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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 | |
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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.
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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
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Total elevation difference: 2630 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
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| | Trails Near Mount Lola Trail:
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Warren Lake Trail, Nevada
County
, 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2381 feet elevation difference |
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Cottonwood Overlook Trail, Sierra
County
, 6 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 607 feet elevation difference |
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Cottonwood Botanical Trail, Sierra
County
, 6 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 274 feet elevation difference |
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Cottonwood Fisherman Trail, Sierra
County
, 6 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 737 feet elevation difference |
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Lola Montez Trail, Nevada
County
, 7 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 458 feet elevation difference |
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Glacier Lakes Trail, Nevada
County
, 10 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 559 feet elevation difference |
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Heath Falls Overlook Trail, Placer
County
, 11 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1601 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Mount Lola Trail:
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) |
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Fordyce Creek, Nevada County
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) |
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County
County
, 18 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir) |
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Truckee River, Placer/ Nevada County
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 27 miles long (Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston) |
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Truckee River, Nevada/ Sierra/ Washoe County
County
, 23 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Farad Powerhouse to Verdi) |
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| | Hotels Near Mount Lola Trail:
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Always Inn Tahoe Bed and Breakfast, Soda Springs
, 7 miles away |
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Donner Lake Village Resort, Truckee
, 8 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee
, 11 miles away |
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Hoyfjellet Lodge, Soda Springs
, 12 miles away |
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Shinneyboo Creek Cabin Resort, Soda Springs
, 12 miles away |
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13 miles away
