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| | Each backpacking and hiking trail in California is worth backcountry trekking. Going for a backcountry walk here in California is so much fun. California has plenty of tremendous backpacking and hiking trails, and among these are Red Peak Trail in El Dorado County. Keep in mind that this is a long great outdoors trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. And keep in mind |
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that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This region does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations which of course
| | means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. It's a long trip from Gardnerville Ranchos to Red Peak Trail, but backpacking trails like these are great. For the period of the warm months at Red Peak Trail temperatures are usually in the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Red Peak Trail. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Red Peak Trail; most of the snow falls through January, and | |
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July meanwhile is the driest month. This part of California is always a bliss to explore during backcountry backpacking season. With its 13 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many hiking trails. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are a splendid
way to explore these highlands. Red Peak Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,766 feet which is about average. Red Peak Trail is a very long backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness hiking trail for advanced
walkers looking for a splendid challenge. This backcountry hike should take you about 2 days, so it's a wonderful thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. This is one of many wilderness hiking trails in the surrounding region. Can’t wait to get out in the fresh air,
Red Peak Trail in El Dorado County, California is the fresh air at its best.
Briefly about the general area:
If you love the outdoors you'll love it here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. A good place like Morattini Flat here at Red Peak Trail is too splendid to miss, and
Wentworth Springs Campground is a wonderful campground here. Rockbound Valley is near Red Peak Trail and is a tremendous spot, and getting to Miller Creek from Red Peak Trail is uncomplicated.
Get dripping wet paddling on Silver Creek - South Fork, and you should undeniably
dedicate some time to Mortimer Flat since you're here at Red Peak Trail. This spot, the Northern Sierra Nevada, has so much outdoors entertaining things. A short journey to Rubicon Springs is always worthwhile. Some close by water includes Phipps Creek; camping at Red Peak Trail
is good fun, Pleasant Boat-In Campground is a good local campground.
Red Peak Trail beyond doubt is in the middle of a stunning outdoors paradise. A tour to Red Peak Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Bassi Falls, and get yourself into a kayak and hit American River - South Fork.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 38.9416, Longitude -120.3165
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 38.9057, Longitude -120.2317
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 13 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 13 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1766 feet
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14 miles away
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
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14 miles away
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User input for Red Peak 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 Red Peak Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Red Peak Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Red Peak Trail. |
| | Trails Near Red Peak Trail:
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Highland Trail, El Dorado
County
, 1 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2237 feet elevation difference |
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Loon Lake Trail, El Dorado
County
, 4 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 556 feet elevation difference |
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Sun Rock Trail, El Dorado
County
, 5 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 419 feet elevation difference |
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Poison Hole Trail, El Dorado
County
, 5 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference |
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Windmiller Trail, El Dorado
County
, 5 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1011 feet elevation difference |
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General Creek Trail, El Dorado
County
, 8 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 1596 feet elevation difference |
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McKinstry Trail, Placer
County
, 8 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2734 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Red Peak Trail:
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Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 7 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) |
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| | Hotels Near Red Peak Trail:
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 14 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 14 miles away |
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Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
, 15 miles away |
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Pepper Tree Inn, Tahoe City
, 15 miles away |
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Fantasy Inn And Wedding Chapel, South Lake Tahoe
, 16 miles away |
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15 miles away
