Bull Run Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California

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     All year is a great time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you fancy the outdoors. There are some great whitewater spots on Mokelumne River - North Fork, and close by you locate the Emigrant Trail which is a pleasant hiking trail. This lake is so wonderful. Looking for something in the vicinity of Bull Run Lake? Mosquito Lake is nearby, and the view of Bull Run Peak is striking. This location is great, just look at all the cool things to do near Bull Run Lake.  
   You could also explore Heiser Lake since you're here at Bull Run Lake; it's nearby; you can go for a hike on the Charity Valley Trail.
Going for a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail - section 13 is always a wonderful adventure, and Bear Valley has glorious slopes and a friendly staff. This lake is so wonderful. Stay the night at Pacific Valley Campground, and close by you stumble on Marshall Canyon which is a great site to explore. Bull Run Lake is located in
 
               the Northern Sierra Nevada.
The high level of rain makes Bull Run Lake a quite wet site; January is the month that gets the most snow, and July is when it's the driest. The Meadow is a magnificent location to get some rest; get yourself into a kayak and hit Stanislaus River - Middle Fork. Don’t forget to stop at Stanislaus Meadow since you're here at Bull Run Lake, and Mosquito Lakes Campground is a brilliant campground nearby.
So much amusing stuff to do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada, too magnificent to be true. If you need a place to stay The Mountain Club is a fine choice, and you can hit the slopes at Kirkwood close at hand. Any time is a brilliant time at Bull Run Lake if you go for the outdoors. High temperatures at Bull Run Lake through the summertime are in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Bull Run Lake are in the 10's.

 
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9 miles away
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The Meadow, Kirkwood
16 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Bull Run Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California
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Local climate location: TAHOE VALLEY FAA AP 6 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.48111
Longitude: -119.9136

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These outdoors activities are available near Bull Run Lake.
 Hotels Near Bull Run Lake:
The Mountain Club, Kirkwood, 9 miles away
The Meadow, Kirkwood, 16 miles away
Meadowstone, Kirkwood, 16 miles away
Snowcrest, Kirkwood, 16 miles away
Lost Cabin, Kirkwood, 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bull Run Lake:
Mosquito Lakes Campground, Alpine County, 2 miles away
Pacific Valley Campground, Alpine County, 2 miles away
Hermit Valley Campground, Alpine County, 4 miles away
Silver Valley Campground, Alpine County, 5 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Bull Run Lake:
Emigrant Trail, Alpine County, 7 miles away
      1.2 hiking miles, 463 feet elevation difference
Pacific Crest Trail - section 13, County, 10 miles away
      66 hiking miles, 3818 feet elevation difference
Charity Valley Trail, Alpine County, 12 miles away
      4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Bull Run Lake:
Bear Valley, California, 9 miles away
      1900 vertical feet
Kirkwood, California, 14 miles away
      2000 vertical feet
Dodge Ridge, California, 16 miles away
      1600 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Bull Run Lake:
Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake)
Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir)
Carson River - East Fork, Alpine CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class III - 7.3 miles long (Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge)
 National Parks Near Bull Run Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 52 miles away
 Lakes Near Bull Run Lake:
Heiser Lake, Alpine CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Mosquito Lake, Alpine CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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