Balderson
2.4 mi
Distance
269 ft
Elev. Gain
56m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Balderson unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 961 ft |
| High point | 1.4 mi | 1,035 ft |
| End | 2.3 mi | 989 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Georgetown, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- El Dorado County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Eldorado National Forest Black Oak Campground
3.8 mi awayGeorgetown, CA
National Forest
Foresthill Divide Road
7.5 mi awayPlacerville, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Eldorado National Forest Ponderosa Cove Group Campground
8.8 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Georgetown, CA
National Forest
Ponderosa Cove Group Campground
8.8 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Georgetown, CA
Reservable
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