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| | Hitting the hiking and backpacking trails is always a fun thing to do, and Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 in overlapping counties, California is just what you need. Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 is located a relatively long tour from Gardnerville Ranchos, but hiking and backpacking trails like these are nice. There are numerous trails in California, and each one has its own character. Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 has a total elevation difference of 2,897 feet, and that is higher than average. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions |
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in site. Different parts of Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking and backpacking trail. During the summer here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 14,
| | high temperatures frequently reach the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 40's while Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 nighttime low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 10's. Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 gets a common amount of precipitation; January is the wettest month with most snow, and July is when it's the driest. This great outdoors hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick | |
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you up at the other end. California has plenty of great trails; one of these is Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 in overlapping counties. With so many outdoors things to do available in California you'll never get bored. Trekking in California is a great way to spend some time.
This is just one of a large number of great outdoors hiking trails in this neighborhood. This is a backcountry trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The wilderness trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a brilliant way to explore these highlands.
Being 108.6 miles long; it's a long hiking and backpacking trail. This trek should take you about 16.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 is a very long wilderness trail with an average amount of climbing distance which
makes this great outdoors hiking trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go.
Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at
Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 you have to stop at Sugar Pine Point, and a pleasant spree to Cedar Flat is a delightful way to spend an afternoon. Now, you may feel that's a load but there's even more enjoyable stuff to do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. A short journey to
Glen Alpine Spring is always worthwhile, and you can stay the night at General Creek Campground.
And if that's not enough there's a lot more fun things to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. You can run the rapids of American River - South Fork near Pacific Crest Trail - section
14. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 has to offer, you can camp at Meeks Bay Resort & Marina. You'll meet a lot of folks from Gardnerville Ranchos here; one of the best things about this spot is its proximity to Calawee Cove Beach.
Since you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 why not take a look at Barker Pass; while you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 it's a nice idea to stop at Antone Meadows.
A tremendous location for whitewater paddling close to Pacific Crest Trail - section 14
is Truckee River; a day at Lester Beach is time well spent. Some splendid nature is available in Carson Ranger District, and obviously Blackwood Creek flows through this area. That right there is a lot already, but it carries on; Pacific Crest Trail - section 14 has it all.
And that's not all you can do here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 14. Eagle Falls is a pretty spot to check out while you're at Pacific Crest Trail - section 14, and there's some flowing water close by, Burton Creek is a stream you can have a look at during your stay.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 38.8207, Longitude -120.03
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.3174, Longitude -120.3145
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 54.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 24.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 54.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 27.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 108.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 51.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
16.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
11 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 108.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 51.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
16.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
11 days
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Total elevation difference: 2897 feet
Pepper Tree Inn, Tahoe City
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6 miles away
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The Truckee Hotel, Truckee
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9 miles away
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User input for Pacific Crest Trail - section 14, Northern Sierra Nevada, overlapping counties, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pacific Crest Trail - section 14. |
| | Trails Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 14:
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General Creek Trail, El Dorado County
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, 5 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 1596 feet elevation difference |
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Big Spring Trail, Placer County
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, 11 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 289 feet elevation difference |
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Five Lakes Creek Trail, Placer County
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, 11 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1394 feet elevation difference |
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Granite Chief Trail, Placer County
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, 12 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference |
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Highland Trail, El Dorado County
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, 12 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2237 feet elevation difference |
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Red Peak Trail, El Dorado County
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, 12 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 1766 feet elevation difference |
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McKinstry Trail, Placer County
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, 14 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2734 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 14:
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
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, 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) |
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Truckee River, Placer/ Nevada County
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, 18 miles away, Class II-III - 27 miles long (Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston) |
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Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County
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, 18 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) |
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Truckee River, Nevada/ Sierra/ Washoe County
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, 22 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Farad Powerhouse to Verdi) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
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, 24 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) |
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| | Hotels Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 14:
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Pepper Tree Inn, Tahoe City
, 6 miles away |
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The Truckee Hotel, Truckee
, 9 miles away |
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High Country Lodge, South Lake Tahoe
, 9 miles away |
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Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
, 9 miles away |
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Tahoe Sands Resort, Tahoe Vista
, 10 miles away |
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