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Al Tahoe Connector

Inside Eldorado National Forest
Camp under a mile away

4.8 mi out & back · 697 ft gain · 6,641 ft high point · Moderate

From High Meadows Trailhead via the Power Line Trail (2.1 mi)

In Eldorado National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Al Tahoe Connector uses Power Line Trail from High Meadows Trailhead in Eldorado National Forest, gaining 697 ft over 4.8 mi out and back.

Elevation

697 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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1.0 mi from the trailhead
Hope Valley
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

9 mi from you
Ralston Peak
- Summits Ralston Peak
- Inside Eldorado National Forest
- 3,211 ft of climbing
7.2 mi out & back · 3,211 ft gain · Very hard
Eldorado National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Out: 130 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Lake Tahoe Community College

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 4.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 697 ft round trip
High point: 6,641 ft
Low point: 6,325 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 4.8 mi and 697 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 15
Start: High Meadows Trailhead
Trailhead: 38.8956° N · 119.9484° W

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RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort

Campground · California

5.6 mi from the trailhead

Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort

Campground · California

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Mt. Tallac Trail

Summits Mount Tallac
Inside Eldorado National Forest
3,355 ft of climbing

8.9 mi out & back · 3,355 ft gain · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Floating Island Trail

Ends at Gilmore Lake
Inside Eldorado National Forest
4,347 ft of climbing

11.7 mi out & back · 4,347 ft gain · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Thunder Mountain

Summits Thunder Mountain
Inside Eldorado National Forest
2,414 ft of climbing

9.5 mi out & back · 2,414 ft gain · Hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Glen Alpine

Ends at Modjeska Falls
Inside Eldorado National Forest
5,990 ft of climbing

18.2 mi out & back · 5,990 ft gain · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Pacific Crest Trail

Ends at Carson Pass
Inside Desolation Wilderness
6,912 ft of climbing

31.1 mi one way · 6,912 ft gain · Very hard

Desolation Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away

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Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair
AT&TNo signal
T-MobileLTE · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Tue61°38°Sunny
Wed63°36°Sunny
Thu57°33°Mostly Sunny
Fri47°31°Rain And Snow Likely
Sat43°29°Chance Light Snow
Sun42°25°Rain And Snow Likely
Mon37°Chance Light Snow

Tue: Sunny · wind 0 mph

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