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Smith Lake is a lake worth visiting. An average amount of rainfall falls at Smith Lake; January is the wettest month with most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Lots of folks from Truckee-Grass Valley come to Smith Lake. So many fun things in the Northern Sierra Nevada, just striking. If you need a spot to stay Chalet View Lodge is a delightful choice, and Smith Lake is perfect enough to spend more than a day at, Upper Jamison Campground is a perfect
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You must beyond doubt dedicate some time to Hawley Meadow if you're here at Smith Lake, and paddling on Yuba River - North Fork is so much fun. And that's not all you can do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always explore nearby Spencer Lakes, and don't leave Smith Lake without first going for a hike along the Third Divide Trail. If you fancy the outdoors, you'll like Smith Lake. Lakes? | |
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Sure, Round Lake is nearby, and going for a hike on the Butcher Ranch Trail is always a good adventure.
Summertime highs at Smith Lake generally tend to be in the 90's, and all through the night it cools down to the 40's. Through
the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Smith Lake dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. This lake is so wonderful. Get soaked paddling on Lavezzola Creek, and a nice close by hotel is Deer Creek Inn. This
lake is so wonderful. There are great places to explore along the Pacific Crest Trail - section 15, and why not a little side visit to Butcher Ranch Creek.
A great place to go to near Smith Lake is Gold Valley. There's so much
to do here at Smith Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Ross Campground is a nice place for that. Smith Lake is located in the Northern Sierra Nevada.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.65528
Longitude: -120.7211
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| These outdoors activities are available near Smith Lake. |
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| | Hiking Trails Near Smith Lake:
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Butcher Ranch Trail, Sierra County, 2 miles away
3 hiking miles, 2125 feet elevation difference |
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Third Divide Trail, Sierra County, 4 miles away
2.5 hiking miles, 2062 feet elevation difference |
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Royal Gorge, California, 21 miles away
1600 vertical feet |
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Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra CountyCounty, 5 miles away
Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville) |
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Lavezzola Creek, Sierra CountyCounty, 7 miles away
Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville) |
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Pauley Creek, Sierra CountyCounty, 8 miles away
Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville) |
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14 miles away
