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| | A visit to California is not complete without some backcountry trekking. There are numerous backcountry trails in California, and each one is picturesque in its own way. Going for a trek here in California is always an enjoyable thing to do. 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. Put on your backcountry backpacking shoes, and hit the great outdoors trail, Red Peak Trail in El Dorado County, California is a wonderful place for getting out. Red Peak Trail |
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is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Great outdoors hiking trails are nice and plentiful in California, and among these are Red Peak Trail in El Dorado County. This is a region covered with lots of hiking trails. These wilderness trails here in the Northern
| | Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. Now, this is roughly a 2-day backcountry walk, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. The length of Red Peak Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a good challenge. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Throughout the warm days of summer at Red Peak Trail highs are typically in the 70's, and through the night it cools | |
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down to the 40's. During the winter highs are commonly in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Red Peak Trail through the winter commonly dip into the 10's. The total elevation difference for Red Peak Trail is 1,766 feet, and that is about average. With its 13 miles of walking distance;
it's a long hiking trail. Quite far from Gardnerville Ranchos you come across Red Peak Trail, but many people like to hike here to be close to the fresh air. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange
for a ride back. Red Peak Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. From a precipitation point of view Red Peak Trail is a relatively typical site; through January this region
sees the most snow; July is when it's the driest.
Briefly about the general area:
You'll need more than a day to look at everything Red Peak Trail has to offer, you can camp at Wentworth Springs Campground, and paddling on Silver Creek - South Fork is so much fun. If
you love the outdoors you'll love it here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. You might want to pay a visit to Rockbound Valley while you're here at Red Peak Trail.
Bassi Falls is an inspiring spot to pop by during your stay; a quick spree to Miller Creek is positively a delightful
idea. A short journey to Rubicon Springs is always worthwhile, and soar down the rapids of American River - South Fork in a kayak. Red Peak Trail beyond doubt is in the middle of a stunning outdoors paradise. Don’t forget to pop by Morattini Flat since you're here at Red Peak Trail,
and since you're here, you could explore Phipps Creek.
You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing things in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Stay the night at Pleasant Boat-In Campground, and you must positively dedicate some time to Mortimer Flat if you're here at Red Peak Trail.
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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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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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Granlibakken Lodge and Conference Center, Tahoe City
, 14 miles away |
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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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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 14 miles away |
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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 14 miles away |
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