California hiking trails - Parsley Bar Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County

   
  Good hiking trails in California are in abundance, and Parsley Bar Trail is one of them, and it's in Placer County. Trekking here in California is a great way to spend some time. As long as you like the wilderness you will like California. There are plenty of hiking trails in California; each one of them has its own character. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding area. Parsley Bar Trail is 3.2 miles long it's a
    shorter type trek. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,582 feet, and that is about average. This is a two-ended
wilderness hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. A lengthy drive divides Truckee-Grass Valley from Parsley Bar Trail, but many folks like to backcountry trek here to be near the great outdoors. Parsley Bar Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The warmest time of the year at Parsley Bar Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. Through the wintertime  
the highs are mostly in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Parsley Bar Trail throughout the wintertime mostly dip into the 20's. The high level of rain makes Parsley Bar Trail a relatively wet spot; through January this region sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Hey, time for a backcountry trek don’t you think? Parsley Bar Trail in Placer County, California is a perfect choice. This great outdoors hiking trail is on the short side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a fine hiking trail for the average person looking for a fine adventure. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 2.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The great outdoors hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a tremendous way to explore these mountaintops.

Briefly about the general area:
Charles Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth a visit, and Parsley Bar Trail is near Parsley Bar which is absolutely worth visiting. Having a delightful time in the Northern Sierra Nevada is simple. Some nearby water includes Little Deer Creek; if you came to camp Hell Hole Campground is a splendid location to do that.
Parsley Bar Trail is splendid enough to spend more than a day at, Hell Hole-In Campground is a splendid local campground.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.0275, Longitude -120.4171
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.0279, Longitude -120.4345
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 0 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: .5 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 1582 feet


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 Trails Near Parsley Bar Trail:
Hunters Trail, Placer County , 3 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1957 feet elevation difference
Rubicon Trail, El Dorado County , 3 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference
Dry Lakes Trail, El Dorado County , 3 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 879 feet elevation difference
South Fork Trail, El Dorado County , 4 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1919 feet elevation difference
Hunsucker Trail, El Dorado County , 5 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 413 feet elevation difference
Grey Trail, Placer County , 6 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 2339 feet elevation difference
McKinstry Trail, Placer County , 6 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2734 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Parsley Bar Trail:
Hell Hole Campground, El Dorado County, 2 miles away
Hell Hole-In Campground, Placer County, 4 miles away
Poppy Campground, Placer County, 5 miles away
McGuire Campground, Placer County, 6 miles away
Black Bear Campground, Placer County, 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Parsley Bar Trail:
Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley , 15 miles away
Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley , 15 miles away
Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley , 15 miles away
Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley , 17 miles away
Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines , 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Parsley Bar Trail
Gerle Creek Divide Reservoir, El Dorado County , 3 miles away

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