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| | If you happen to be in California, why not go trekking, it is a tremendous idea. California has plenty of good backcountry trails; one of them being Steamboat Trail in Placer County. You'll need to go far from Truckee-Grass Valley to get to Steamboat Trail, but many people like to hike here to be near the fresh air. Steamboat Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,686 feet which is higher than average. The length of this hiking and backpacking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a wonderful hiking |
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trail for experienced trekkers in delightful shape. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this region. High temperatures at Steamboat Trail through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the
| | 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's, and overnight lows at Steamboat Trail during the wintertime commonly fall into the 20's. Backpacking here in the Northern Sierra Nevada is the best way to enjoy these hills. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day backcountry hike, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. With its 11.6 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many trails. California is a great outdoors state. Different parts of this trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at | |
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different elevations. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and if you happen to be in Placer County of California, Steamboat Trail is a fine local backcountry hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions
in spot. Steamboat Trail commonly gets lots of rainfall; most of the rain falls all through January while July is regularly the driest month. This is a backpacking and hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Every California backcountry trail
has its own unique loveliness. This area 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. Steamboat Trail is a one trailhead hiking and backpacking trail, so in and out is the way to hike it normally.
Briefly
about the general area:
So much enjoyable stuff in the Northern Sierra Nevada, just tremendous. Steamboat Trail is glorious enough to spend more than a day at, Hell Hole-In Campground is a glorious local campground. This is no place for people who don’t like to have fun. Buck
Meadow is a gorgeous spot any time of year; Hunters Spring is a tremendous local attraction.
Glide down the rapids of Yuba River - South Fork in a kayak, and camping at Talbot Campground is always a great experience. A pleasant trip to Upper Hell Hole is a perfect way to spend
an afternoon; Big Rock Spring is a gorgeous place to visit while you're at Steamboat Trail. Buckskin Creek is a stream that you may run into while you're here; get yourself into a kayak and hit Silver Creek - South Fork.
Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in
the Northern Sierra Nevada. Five Lakes Creek flows through this vicinity, and close by you stumble on Steamboat Canyon which is a brilliant site to pop by.
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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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Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
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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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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 9 miles away |
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Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
, 10 miles away |
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