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| | A visit to California is not complete without some backcountry trekking. Pacific Crest Trail - section 15 is a long drive away from Truckee-Grass Valley, but when you hike it you're always having a good time. There are wilderness hiking trails all over California; among these are Pacific Crest Trail - section 15 in overlapping counties. This backcountry hiking trail is a very long backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking trail fine for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This is a hiking |
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trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry walk, 33.5 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. The backcountry hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a really magnificent
| | way to spend quality time in the wilderness. If you happen to be in California, why not go trekking, it is always a cool thing to do. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors hiking trail is 6,884 feet which is higher than average. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Some parts of Pacific Crest Trail - section 15 are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry hiking trail, and | |
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that means that some parts of the backcountry hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and Pacific Crest Trail - section 15 in overlapping counties, California is a good place for getting out. There
are so many backpacking trails in this vicinity. Being 218.6 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry hiking trails. For the duration of the warm months at Pacific Crest Trail - section 15 temperatures are commonly in the 90's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's
frequently in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are frequently in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 15. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a
ride back. The amount of rainfall that falls at Pacific Crest Trail - section 15 is near the national average; the wettest month of the year is commonly January, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the other hand is the driest. Every wilderness hiking trail in California
is beautiful in its own way.
Briefly about the general area:
This river is a great place to visit. Big Springs is a beautiful place to stop at while you're at Pacific Crest Trail - section 15; Bear Wallow Basin is a pretty site any time of year.
You just can't imagine
the amount of outdoors entertaining things the Northern Sierra Nevada has to offer. A trip to nearby Erie Point is very relaxing; camping is available at Berger Campground. Boulder Creek Meadow is a magnificent location to check out, and paddling on Yuba River - North Fork is so
much fun. This is no spot for people who don’t like to have a good time. There's some flowing water nearby, Barry Creek is a stream you can have a look at during your stay, and Tahoe National Forest is a forest that you can go to.
Having a pleasant time in the Northern Sierra
Nevada is easy. Bear Creek flows through this neighborhood, and Black Canyon is a delightful site to check out. This is such a wonderful river. An interesting thing to pop by right next door to Pacific Crest Trail - section 15 is Deer Lake Dam, and glide down the rapids of Lavezzola
Creek in a kayak. A short tour to Black Oak Spring is always worthwhile, and a tremendous spot to camp here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 15 is Packsaddle Campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.3191, Longitude -120.3207
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.994, Longitude -121.2607
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 109.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 44.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
16 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 109.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 57 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
17.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 218.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 101.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
33.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
22 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 218.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 101.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
33.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
22 days
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Total elevation difference: 6884 feet
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User input for Pacific Crest Trail - section 15, Northern Sierra Nevada, overlapping counties, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to Pacific Crest Trail - section 15. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 15, Northern Sierra Nevada, overlapping counties, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pacific Crest Trail - section 15. |
| | Trails Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 15:
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Deer Lake Trail, Sierra County
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, 2 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1145 feet elevation difference |
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Butcher Ranch Trail, Sierra County
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, 4 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2125 feet elevation difference |
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Eureka Lake Trail, Plumas County
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, 6 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 1203 feet elevation difference |
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Second Divide Trail, Sierra County
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, 7 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference |
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Bedbug Smith Trail, Sierra County
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, 12 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 1927 feet elevation difference |
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Bowman Mountain Trail, Nevada County
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, 12 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1277 feet elevation difference |
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Haskell Peak Trail, Sierra County
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, 13 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1117 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 15:
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
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, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville) |
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Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County
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, 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville) |
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Pauley Creek, Sierra County
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, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville) |
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Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas County
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, 13 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Sloat to Nelson Point) |
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County
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, 14 miles away, Class II-V - 4 miles long (Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 15:
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Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle
, 8 miles away |
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Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle
, 11 miles away |
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Rainbow Lodge, Soda Springs
, 19 miles away |
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Shinneyboo Creek Cabin Resort, Soda Springs
, 20 miles away |
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Hoyfjellet Lodge, Soda Springs
, 20 miles away |
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31 miles away
