1.2 mi from the trailheadWoods Lake Campground
Campground · California
20.0 mi out & back · 4,081 ft gain · 9,156 ft high point · Very hard
From Carson Pass Trailhead via PCT - California Section J and Pct: Sonora Pass - Carson Pass (4.8 mi)
California · U.S. Forest Service
This out and back route from Carson Pass Trailhead follows the PCT, passing Lost Lake and Carson Pass with 4,081 ft of climb.
4,081 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
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