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Carson Pass Loop

based on 5 tracks & routes #4 hike out of 44 in
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5.3 mi
Distance
2 hrs 59 min
Time
terrain
486 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail in Eldorado National Forest.

This trail goes by Carson Pass, Carson Pass Information Station, Wilderness Boundary, and Frog Lake.

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Alternate Routes

  1. Carson Pass
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.4 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. PCT: CA Section J | Sonora Pass to Echo Lake
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 72.1 mi
  2. Woods Lake Campground Loop via Pack Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.9 mi
  3. Carson Pass Loop via Winnemucca Wildflower Trail and Pacific Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.1 mi
  4. Pacific Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.7 mi
  5. Frog Lake via Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 and Carson Pass to Lake Winnemucca Trail
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.8 mi
  6. Frog Lake Loop via Winnemucca Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.8 mi
  7. Round Top Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.1 mi
  8. Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.4 mi
  9. Frog Lake Loop via Pacific Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 14.6 mi
  10. Meiss Trailhead via Pacific Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 27.3 mi