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| | The Rocky Branch Trail is currently 1.7 miles (One Way) from the Day Use Trailhead to the Old Lock 14 Site and Overlook. However we are expanding this trail to be a 4-5 mile loop trail that takes you along the banks of the Black Warrior River and Rocky Branch. A new trailhead, along with kiosk and trail signs, have been created right outside the day use park for year round accessibility. This trail will also have 2 group primitive campsites for overnight use. This trail ranges from moderate to difficult and will provide fantastic views of the river. |
All of this is set to be completed by May 2009. Please see link below for more information including maps and photos.
http://bwt.sam.usace.army.mil/holt/trails.htm>http://bwt.sam.usace.army.mil/holt/trails.htm Says Jason Knight
Backcountry backpacking in California
| | is such a splendid thing to do. Backcountry hiking in California is a good idea. When was the last time you got out in the great outdoors a bit? John Muir Trail - section 2 in overlapping counties, California is a great pick. John Muir Trail - section 2 is a splendid spot of typical rainfall; January is the month that gets the most rain, and June is when it's the driest. The total elevation difference for John Muir Trail - section 2 is 3,881 feet which is a higher than average number. This is one of many backcountry trails in the surrounding region. This backpacking | |
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and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Now, this is roughly a 10-day backcountry trek, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Summertime highs at John Muir
Trail - section 2 regularly tend to be in the 90's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at John Muir Trail - section 2 are in the 20's. And keep in mind that there could be temporary
safety restrictions in place. There are many pleasant trails in California, and John Muir Trail - section 2 in overlapping counties is one of them. Being 66.2 miles long; it's longer than many backpacking trails. This backpacking trail goes through some very different elevations,
and that means that some parts of the backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. This is a backpacking and hiking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The wilderness trails of the Central Sierra Nevada are a really great
way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. John Muir Trail - section 2 being so far away from the most adjacent settlement, backcountry hiking along this backcountry hiking trail is very enjoyable. Every trail in California has something unique to offer. The length of this
wilderness trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a brilliant challenge. This is a two-ended hiking and backpacking trail with two trailheads which means
you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
If you yearn for a little side journey, try Island Pass; not far from here you can enjoy the trees of Sierra National Forest.
A journey to Agnew Meadows revitalizes the spirit, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Soda Springs. If only every site had this much outdoors enjoyable stuff, what a great globe it would be. Everybody loves Johnston Meadow; some nearby water includes Alger Creek.
You just can't picture the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the Central Sierra Nevada has to offer. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, and Crest Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth
a visit. Having a great time in the Central Sierra Nevada is easy. Camping at Trailer Park Campground is always a wonderful experience. Camping is available at Grant Lake Marina-campground, and a journey to John Muir Trail - section 2 wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Minaret Falls.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 37.8707, Longitude -119.3801
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 37.618, Longitude -119.0739
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 33.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 14.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 33.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 14.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 66.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 28.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
10 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 66.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 28.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
10 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 3881 feet
Heidelberg Inn, June Lake
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8 miles away
The Heidelberg Inn is a European-style inn located high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The exterior of the inn has a gingerbread appearance, reminiscent of the Barvarian Alps' architecture. Inside th...
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Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes
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11 miles away
Being steps away from the gondola and Main Lodge make the Mammoth Mountain Inn one of North Americas most coveted lodging locations. At 9000 feet-you do not wake up in the mountains you wake up ON the...
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User input for John Muir Trail - section 2, Central Sierra Nevada, overlapping counties, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to John Muir Trail - section 2. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near John Muir Trail - section 2, Central Sierra Nevada, overlapping counties, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near John Muir Trail - section 2. |
| | Trails Near John Muir Trail - section 2:
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Gaylor Lakes Trail, Tuolumne County
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, 11 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1445 feet elevation difference |
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Mammoth Rock Trail, Mono County
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, 16 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1224 feet elevation difference |
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Sherwin Lakes Trail, Mono County
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, 19 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 954 feet elevation difference |
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John Muir Trail - section 1, County
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, 20 miles away, 18.5 hiking miles, 6931 feet elevation difference |
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Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa County
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, 22 miles away, 18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference |
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Half Dome Trail, Mariposa County
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, 23 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference |
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Tenaya Lake And Tuolumne Meadows Trail, Mariposa County
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, 24 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 910 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near John Muir Trail - section 2:
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San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Madera County
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, 13 miles away, Class V+ - 32.5 miles long (Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir) |
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Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County
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, 21 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) |
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Mono Creek, Fresno County
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, 25 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Vermillion Dam to Mono Diversion) |
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Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County
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, 27 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) |
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San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County
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, 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs) |
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| | Hotels Near John Muir Trail - section 2:
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Heidelberg Inn, June Lake
, 8 miles away |
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Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes
, 11 miles away |
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Snowbird Condos at Mammoths Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Lakes
, 14 miles away |
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The Village Lodge, Mammoth Lakes
, 14 miles away |
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1849 Condos at Mammoths Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Lakes
, 14 miles away |
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