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way. There are not too many great outdoors hiking trails in this area. The backpacking and hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a wonderful way to explore these mountaintops. Mount Rose Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,022 feet which is an average number.
| | Mount Rose Trail is 12.4 miles long; it's longer than many hiking trails. The hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking trail. This is a great outdoors hiking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Mount Rose Trail is pretty dried up mostly; the month with most of the snow is January; the driest of the months is July. You'll have to go far from Reno-Sparks to get to Mount Rose | |
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Trail, but trekking is such a cool thing to do, and this is a perfect place to do that. There are plenty of backpacking trails in California; each one of them is worth backpacking. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions
before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The length of Mount Rose Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a wonderful challenge.
All through the summer months, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Mount Rose Trail. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 30's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Mount Rose Trail. Spending too much time indoors got you down?
No problem, Mount Rose Trail in Nevada County, California is a perfect place for getting out.
Briefly about the general area:
Don't forget to take a pleasant little visit to Bronco Creek; camping at Stampede Campground is always a great experience. East Boca Spring is
a great local attraction, and do go to Bronco Creek if you're here at Mount Rose Trail.
Man, is there heaps of amusing stuff to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Truckee River; a pleasant spree to Cox-Delaney Flat is a nice way to spend an
afternoon. So many cool things to do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada, too splendid to be true. If you're visiting Mount Rose Trail from Reno-Sparks, you won't be the only one. And if you're still looking for more outdoors fun stuff just keep reading. Mount Rose Trail is nice
enough to spend more than a day at, Gold Ranch RV Resort is a nice local campground, and do put some time aside to spend at Juniper Ridge Spring if you're here at Mount Rose Trail.
Casey Canyon is a fine place to look at; do set aside some time for Acid Flat since you're here at Mount Rose Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.3209, Longitude -119.9319
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.3923, Longitude -119.9453
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1022 feet
Brockway Springs Resort, Kings Beach
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8 miles away
Far away from the bustling, noisy world we call civilization, there's a place just for you where you leave your cares behind and your troubles at home... Brockway Springs Resort. Nestled on Lake Tahoe...
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Firelite Lodge, Tahoe Vista
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8 miles away
Great economy accommodations with modern amenities. The lodge resides across from the sandy beach and small marina; allowing panoramic views and access to Lake Tahoe. Swimming pool open during the sum...
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User input for Mount Rose Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Reno-Sparks, Nevada
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Reno-Sparks, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Mount Rose Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Mount Rose Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Mount Rose Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Mount Rose Trail:
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Truckee River, Placer/ Nevada County
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-III - 27 miles long (Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston) |
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Truckee River, Nevada/ Sierra/ Washoe County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Farad Powerhouse to Verdi) |
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Truckee River, Washoe County
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Verdi to Mayberry Park) |
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Truckee River, -blank- County
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Mayberry Park to Cottonwood Park) |
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Truckee River, Washoe County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Truckee River Whitewater Park Reno) |
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| | Hotels Near Mount Rose Trail:
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Brockway Springs Resort, Kings Beach
, 8 miles away |
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Firelite Lodge, Tahoe Vista
, 8 miles away |
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Firelite Lodge, Tahoe Vista
, 8 miles away |
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Northstar-At-Tahoe, Truckee
, 8 miles away |
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Tahoe Sands Resort, Tahoe Vista
, 9 miles away |
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