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Brian Hamilton: An easy hike from the trail near Hyusink lake. Typically very few hikers/campers at this lake (nice!). A stunning view from the high rocks Southwest of the lake itself. I don't have a paicture to upload, but imagine massive granite outcropping, Juniper and evergreens, a small intimate mountain lake, and you are there!
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If you like lakes and you're in this part of California you can check out Salmon Lake. Having a pleasant time at Salmon Lake is uncomplicated. You're sure to encounter some fine people from Truckee-Grass Valley here, and lakes are such calm spots, why not take a look at Loch Leven Lakes. All the outdoors enjoyable things close to Salmon Lake will keep you coming back over and over. On a pleasant day at Salmon Lake you can take a hike along the Salmon Lake Trail,
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| | and Yuba River - South Fork is a perfect whitewater spot close by. All the water falling down from the sky makes Salmon Lake a wet location; the wettest month of the year is usually January, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Everybody loves Pelham Flat, and in case you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling | |
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on Fordyce Creek. You'll find a picturesque lake called High Loch Leven Lake near Salmon Lake; a brilliant panorama of striking Cherry Point is available. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is always beautiful. All year is a wonderful
time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you have a thing about the outdoors. There's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Royal Gorge, and there is a splendid hiking trail close by called the Cherry Point Trail. The Loch Leven
Trail is a nice hiking trail in the neighborhood of Salmon Lake, and if you need a location to stay Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn is a pleasant choice. This lake is so wonderful. Hit the slopes at Soda Springs in close proximity,
and Sterling Lake Campground is a delightful campground nearby. Through the summertime, highs commonly are in the 80's at Salmon Lake. Throughout the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. Highs during the wintertime are generally
in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Salmon Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Cold Springs Campground is a wonderful local campground; Squaw Valley Lodge is a glorious spot to get some rest.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 39.28222 Longitude: -120.5144
Northern Sierra Nevada Lakes Complete list of all the lakes in the Northern Sierra Nevada.
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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 Salmon Lake. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Salmon Lake. |
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| | Hiking Trails Near Salmon Lake:
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Salmon Lake Trail, Placer County, 0 miles away 3.6 hiking miles, 330 feet elevation difference |
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Loch Leven Trail, Placer County, 1 miles away 4.4 hiking miles, 1191 feet elevation difference |
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Cherry Point Trail, Placer County, 1 miles away 5.3 hiking miles, 1079 feet elevation difference |
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| | Ski Areas Near Salmon Lake:
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Royal Gorge, California, 8 miles away 1600 vertical feet |
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Boreal, California, 12 miles away 500 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near Salmon Lake:
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer CountyCounty, 3 miles away Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) |
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Fordyce Creek, Nevada CountyCounty, 5 miles away Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) |
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer CountyCounty, 5 miles away Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir) |
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