| |
|
| | Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit, and Poison Hole Trail in El Dorado County, California is an outstanding choice. California has plenty of splendid great outdoors trails, and Poison Hole Trail is one of them, and it's in El Dorado County. Poison Hole Trail is not very near Gardnerville Ranchos at all, but if you're looking for an outstanding site to go trekking, this is an outstanding choice. With its 6.6 miles of walking distance it's an average length hiking trail. There are numerous great outdoors trails in California, |
|
and each one has something unique to offer. Poison Hole Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. At parts of the year this region 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.
| | There's not much difference in elevation along the hiking trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking trail. Poison Hole Trail is a rather wet site regularly with a large amount of precipitation; most of the rain falls all through January, and the driest month of the year is July. Backcountry hiking here in the Northern Sierra Nevada is a really glorious way to spend quality time in the outdoors. This hiking trail is a normal length hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this wilderness trail great for | |
|
hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of wilderness trails. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Backcountry hiking here in California is a must. The total elevation difference for this backpacking
trail is 1,377 feet, and that is about average. This backpacking trail has two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Going for a backcountry walk here in California is the splendid thing to do. High temperatures at Poison
Hole Trail all through the summer are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. During the winter the highs are regularly in the 40's; night lows during the winter for Poison Hole Trail tend to be in the 20's. This backcountry walk shouldn't take
more than 5.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that.
Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not sufficient, there's a heap more to do in close proximity to Poison Hole Trail. Cheese Camp Creek is a fine
local stream, and Poison Hole Trail is perfect enough to spend more than a day at, Wentworth Springs Campground is a perfect local campground.
Life's too short to enjoy all the fun things in the Northern Sierra Nevada. A pleasant place like Long Meadow here at Poison Hole Trail
is too great to miss, and if you come at the right time of year, Silver Creek - South Fork offers some great whitewater. Camping at Pleasant Boat-In Campground is always a great experience; Poison Hole is right here at Poison Hole Trail. Rocky Basin Creek is a good location to check out; whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then, we recommend American River - South Fork.
|
|
Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 38.9615, Longitude -120.3637
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 38.9472, Longitude -120.3146
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.3 miles
Total climbing distance = .5 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
|
Total elevation difference: 1377 feet
Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
|
14 miles away
The Squaw Valley Lodge is Squaw Valleys Four Diamond awarded condominium suites resort; featuring world-class amenities and a true slope-side location; convenient to all of the areas activities. Nestl...
|
| |
Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
|
15 miles away
60 room boutique hotel on 3 levels with 5 unique suites. Ski on-ski off property nestled at base of Squaw Valley USA ski resort. We feature two restaurants our own ski rental shop The Inn Shop and bou...
|
|
User input for Poison Hole Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Poison Hole Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Poison Hole Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California
| |
| |
 |
|
| These outdoors activities are available near Poison Hole Trail. |
| | Trails Near Poison Hole Trail:
 |
Loon Lake Trail, El Dorado
County
, 1 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 556 feet elevation difference |
|
Sun Rock Trail, El Dorado
County
, 2 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 419 feet elevation difference |
|
Highland Trail, El Dorado
County
, 4 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2237 feet elevation difference |
|
Red Peak Trail, El Dorado
County
, 5 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 1766 feet elevation difference |
|
Dry Lakes Trail, El Dorado
County
, 5 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 879 feet elevation difference |
|
McKinstry Trail, Placer
County
, 6 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2734 feet elevation difference |
|
Parsley Bar Trail, Placer
County
, 7 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1582 feet elevation difference |
|
| | Whitewater Near Poison Hole Trail:
 |
Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) |
|
American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) |
|
American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) |
|
American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) |
|
| | Hotels Near Poison Hole Trail:
 |
Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 14 miles away |
|
Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 15 miles away |
|
Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 15 miles away |
|
PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 15 miles away |
|
Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
, 16 miles away |
|
|
| |
|
|
