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Pinecrest
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
7.2
•
Community
•
Safeguard
5.6/10
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 7.7
Pinecrest receives approximately
1252mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 61%
and air temperatures averaging around
6°C.
Pinecrest has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
San Joaquin
Area Rivers
San Joaquin
Snowpack Depths
San Joaquin
Reservoir Storage Capacity
San Joaquin
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.2
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightman | 32 | 5,680 ft | |||
| Meadowview | 100 | 5,576 ft | |||
| Baker | 44 | 6,251 ft | |||
| Silver Valley | 21 | 7,365 ft | |||
| Pine Marten | 32 | 7,334 ft | |||
| Pacific Valley | 15 | 7,533 ft | |||
| Highland Lakes | 35 | 8,632 ft | |||
| Herring Creek | 7 | 7,320 ft | |||
| Niagra Creek | 16 | 6,541 ft | |||
| Deadman | 15 | 6,295 ft | |||
| Bloomfield I | 20 | 7,851 ft | |||
| Pinecrest | 200 | 5,614 ft | |||
| Centerville Flat | 20 | 5,852 ft | |||
| Fraser Flat | 38 | 4,754 ft | |||
| Grover Hot Springs State Park | 76 | 5,879 ft | |||
| Beardsley Dam | 16 | 3,450 ft | |||
| Pigeon Flat | 7 | 5,973 ft | |||
| Upper Blue Lake Dam | 25 | 8,162 ft | |||
| Dardanelle | 28 | 5,746 ft | |||
| Diamond O | 31 | 4,414 ft | |||
| Middle Creek/Expansion | 35 | 8,106 ft | |||
| Silver Creek-Hwy 4 | 26 | 6,778 ft | |||
| Hermit Valley | 25 | 7,163 ft | |||
| Stanislaus River | 25 | 6,204 ft | |||
| Eureka Valley | 28 | 6,101 ft | |||
| Spicer Meadow | 43 | 6,649 ft | |||
| Fence Creek | 38 | 5,635 ft | |||
| Markleeville | 10 | 5,557 ft | |||
| Lumsden Bridge | 9 | 1,528 ft | |||
| Herring Reservoir | 42 | 7,367 ft | |||
| Sand Flat | 68 | 6,151 ft | |||
| Silvertip | 23 | 7,545 ft | |||
| Boulder Flat | 20 | 5,621 ft | |||
| Clark Fork | 88 | 6,120 ft | |||
| Mosquito Lakes | 11 | 8,063 ft | |||
| Lake Alpine | 25 | 7,351 ft | |||
| Caples Lake | 34 | 7,897 ft | |||
| Big Meadow | 68 | 6,536 ft | |||
| Hull Creek | 18 | 5,497 ft | |||
| Cascade Creek | 14 | 6,054 ft | |||
| Upper Blue Lake | 32 | 8,172 ft | |||
| Bloomfield 2 | 20 | 7,966 ft | |||
| Lower Blue Lake | 16 | 8,116 ft | |||
| Lodgepole Overflow | 30 | 7,346 ft | |||
| Kirkwood Lake | 12 | 7,674 ft | |||
| Grouse Flat | 10 | 7,218 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.