Kirkwood
Kirkwood is a high-elevation ski resort and mountain community in California. Known for heavy snowfall and long alpine runs, it lies along the Sierra Nevada and offers year-round access to mountain activities.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific States |
| Subregion | Northern California Cascades |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| District | Sierra Nevada |
| City | Kirkwood |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 38.6803 |
| Longitude | -120.064 |
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11:58 AM LOCAL TIMEKirkwood sits at the rain shadow edge of the Sierra Nevada, where its high elevation (8,000–9,700 ft) and orographic lift unleash reliable, wintery snowfall. The resort and village serve as a hub for skiing, snowboarding, and mountain riding — with steep fall-line runs, expansive bowls, and a reputation for quality dry snow. Outside of winter, the area transforms into a summer playground for activities like hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, often accessed via gondola and lift systems. The surrounding district encompasses numerous unpaved forest roads and trailheads, and the resort's base lies roughly 2 hours from Sacramento and about 3 hours from San Francisco, making it a key alpine destination for western USA travelers.
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