Caples Creek Trailhead
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October 27th, 2026
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The Caples Creek Trail leads to Government Meadow. The Caples Creek Trail is a moderate 4-mile round trip hike through red fir forest and wet meadows with views of cascading Caples Creek and the Silver Fork of the American River.
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GPS 38.69530, -120.20050
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Nearby places
- Caples Equestrian Trailhead Trailhead 0.3 mi
- Silver Fork Campground Campground (Free Public) 0.4 mi
- Silver Fork Area Campground (Free Public) 0.4 mi
- Gray Rock Dispersed Camping 3.6 mi
- Martin Meadow Campground Campground (Free Public) 4.2 mi
- Shealor Lake Trailhead Trailhead 4.5 mi
- Silver Lake East Campground Campground (Paid Public) 4.6 mi
- Horse Canyon Trailhead Trailhead 4.7 mi
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