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Granite Chief Trail, CA

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Difficulty 5 of 5
Distance One Way 5.6 miles
Trailhead Elevation 6,242 feet
Elevation Gain 2,800 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 14.93
 Interest Seasonal Creek
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18  2016-06-06
Shirley Lake Trail
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author avatar Guides 16,843
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Trips 1 map ( 6 miles )
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Great hike that meets up with the Pacific Crest Trail. Great views.

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    The Granite Chief Trail is pretty simple to get to, but sometimes a little more difficult to find once at the parking area. Getting there is easiest from Truckee and I-80. From I-80 head south on Highway 89 towards Truckee. Approximately 8.5 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89, there is a left turn (west) towards Squaw Valley. About 5 minutes up the road is the Squaw Valley ski area, which once hosted the Olympic Games in 1960. Before entering the Olympic Village, there is a right turn towards the Olympic Valley Inn. There is a large parking area, which tends to be wide open in during the summer, but is usually packed during ski season. Head towards the Olympic Valley Inn. To the right is the trailhead. It has enough room for about 10 cars
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