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| | If you happen to be in California, why not go backcountry hiking, it is so much fun. Great backpacking trails in California are in abundance; Steamboat Trail is one of them, and it's in Placer County. Steamboat Trail is positioned a rather lengthy drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, but if you're looking for a magnificent location to go backpacking, this is a magnificent selection. With its 11.6 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer hike. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of hiking and backpacking trails. All the water falling down from |
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the sky makes Steamboat Trail a wet location; most of the rain falls throughout January, and July meanwhile is the driest month. The total elevation difference for Steamboat Trail is 2,686 feet which is higher than average. Steamboat Trail is many miles long having an average number
| | of uphill miles which makes this a very tough hiking and backpacking trail for advanced walkers looking for a great challenge. Every backpacking trail in California is well worth a backcountry walk. For the period of the summertime months here at Steamboat Trail, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's with nighttime lows in the 40's. Highs during the winter are generally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Steamboat Trail. Different parts of Steamboat Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of | |
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the backpacking and hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Steamboat Trail in Placer County, California is just the location. This is a one trailhead backpacking and hiking trail, so you're looking at an in
and out walk. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry walk, 1.5 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This part of California has a perfect deal of available outdoors pursuits. These trails here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are a very magnificent
way to see these peaks. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so don't forget
to pack enough supplies.
Briefly about the general area: Looking for some flowing water? Try Five Lakes Creek, and a splendid place like Upper Hell Hole here at Steamboat Trail is too tremendous to miss. That right there is a lot already, but it keeps on going; Steamboat
Trail has it all. Talbot Campground is a good local campground, and hey, Buckskin Creek is a magnificent local stream. All year is a magnificent time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you go for the outdoors. In case you don’t mind getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling
on Silver Creek - South Fork. Don’t forget to check out Buck Meadow while you're here at Steamboat Trail, and Hunters Spring is always fun to check out. So many fun things to do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada, too splendid to be true. Steamboat Trail is right next door to
Steamboat Canyon which is undeniably worth a visit, and Big Rock Spring is a wonderful place to visit while you're at Steamboat Trail. Yuba River - South Fork is a great whitewater spot close to Steamboat Trail, and if you came for an overnight stay Hell Hole-In Campground is a good place to camp.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 39.1222, Longitude -120.3603 - - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 11.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Total elevation difference: 2686 feet

Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
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8 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...
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
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9 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...
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| These outdoors activities are available near Steamboat Trail. |
| | Trails Near Steamboat Trail:
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McKinstry Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2734 feet elevation difference |
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Five Lakes Creek Trail, Placer
County
, 5 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1394 feet elevation difference |
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Big Spring Trail, Placer
County
, 5 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 289 feet elevation difference |
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Parsley Bar Trail, Placer
County
, 7 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1582 feet elevation difference |
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Tevis Cup Trail, Placer
County
, 7 miles away, 11.1 hiking miles, 1773 feet elevation difference |
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Painted Rock Trail, Placer
County
, 7 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference |
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Granite Chief Trail, Placer
County
, 8 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Steamboat Trail:
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) |
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Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 16 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
, 18 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) |
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Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County
County
, 19 miles away, Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) |
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| | Hotels Near Steamboat Trail:
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 8 miles away |
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 9 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 9 miles away |
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Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
, 10 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee
, 14 miles away |
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