California · Mountain biking

Jamison Creek Trail

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Apr–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

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Jamison Creek Trail is a mountain biking route in the Beckwourth Ranger District of Plumas National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated expert, and the mapped route runs essentially flat, with the low and high points at about 5,920 feet. That makes it a short, low-elevation ride rather than a climb. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Bowman Dam weather station, which sits a few hundred feet lower, run to highs around 82°F in July and 77°F in September, with lows in the low 50s. The Jamison Lake Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Wades/Jamison Lake Connector is about half a mile off. For an overnight, Lakes Basin Group Campground is about 2.4 miles away. Paddlers can reach Jamison Creek, roughly 3.2 miles from the trail.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Jamison Creek Trail

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 29°

    2. Feb

      47° / 28°

    3. Mar

      49° / 30°

    4. Apr

      55° / 33°

    5. May

      64° / 40°

    6. Jun

      73° / 47°

    7. Jul

      82° / 54°

    8. Aug

      81° / 54°

    9. Sep

      77° / 51°

    10. Oct

      66° / 42°

    11. Nov

      54° / 34°

    12. Dec

      45° / 29°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bowman Dam, CA, 18.6 mi away at 5,385 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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