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    Heenan Lake is a very beautiful lake in beautiful surroundings. But wait, there's more fun things to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Nearby lakes? Sure, Wolf Creek Lake is in the vicinity of Heenan Lake; the Corral Valley Trail is a glorious hiking trail nearby. This lake is so wonderful. If you came to camp Centerville Flat Campground is a good spot to do that, and get your heart pumping on the glorious whitewater of Carson River - East Fork. Through the  
   months of summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Heenan Lake with nighttime lows in the 50's. During the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Heenan Lake.
It is very dried out here at Heenan Lake regularly; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is July. You're most likely into lakes, Dry Lake is one of those nearby, and do go to Heenan Creek since you're here
 
               at Heenan Lake. If you need a spot to stay Super 8 Gardnerville is a brilliant choice, and people from Gardnerville Ranchos love to come here.
This lake is located in the wonderful Northern Sierra Nevada. This lake is so wonderful. There is a brilliant hiking trail next to Heenan Lake called the Silver King Trail, and Best Western Topaz Lake Inn is a wonderful location to get some rest. But wait, there's more to do near Heenan Lake. Lexington Canyon is a good spot to spend some time at; camping at Carson River Resort is always a great experience.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Northern Sierra Nevada. On a wonderful day at Heenan Lake you can take a hike along the Pacific Crest Trail - section 13; you should unquestionably dedicate some time to Sagehen Flat while you're here at Heenan Lake.

 
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8 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Heenan Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California
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Local climate location: WOODFORDS 16 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.65472
Longitude: -119.6642

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 Hotels Near Heenan Lake:
Super 8 Gardnerville, Gardnerville, 8 miles away
Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Topaz Lake, 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MINDEN, Minden, 18 miles away
Best Western Minden Inn, Minden, 19 miles away
Ridge Tahoe, The, Stateline, 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Heenan Lake:
Centerville Flat Campground, Alpine County, 4 miles away
Carson River Resort, Markleeville, 6 miles away
Markleeville Campground, Alpine County, 8 miles away
Topaz Lake RV Park and Store, Gardnerville, 8 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Heenan Lake:
Pacific Crest Trail - section 13, County, 9 miles away
      66 hiking miles, 3818 feet elevation difference
Corral Valley Trail, Alpine County, 10 miles away
       7.4 hiking miles, 756 feet elevation difference
Silver King Trail, Alpine County, 10 miles away
       23.6 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Heenan Lake:
Heavenly, California, 23 miles away
      3500 vertical feet
Kirkwood, California, 26 miles away
      2000 vertical feet
Bear Valley, California, 28 miles away
      1900 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Heenan Lake:
Carson River - East Fork, Alpine CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class III - 7.3 miles long (Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge)
Carson River - East Fork, Alpine CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville)
Carson River - East Fork, Alpine CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border)
 National Parks Near Heenan Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 58 miles away
 Lakes Near Heenan Lake:
Wolf Creek Lake, Alpine CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Dry Lake, Alpine CountyCounty, 6 miles away

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