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Carson Pass via Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

based on 29 tracks & routes #191 hike out of 279 in
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12.7 mi
Distance
6 hrs 50 min
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terrain
1,568 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail to Carson Pass Trailhead in Eldorado National Forest.

This trail goes by Benwood Meadow, Showers Lake, Meiss Trailhead, Carson Pass, and Carson Pass Information Station.

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