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Hike

16e12

15.8 mi out & back · 2,532 ft gain · 7,670 ft high point · Very hard

From Barker Pass Trailhead via PCT - California Section K, Rubicon Jeep, and the Rubicon Trail (6.8 mi)

California · U.S. Forest Service

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Elevation

2,532 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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4.8 mi from the trailhead
Kaspian Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Mt. Rose Peak
- Summits Mount Rose
- Inside Toiyabe National Forest
- 2,619 ft of climbing
11.6 mi out & back · 2,619 ft gain · Very hard
Toiyabe National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Out: 310 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Barker PassAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Observation PointAlong the way · 6.1 mi in
Barker PeakNearby · 0.0 mi in
Rubicon Springs OverlookNearby · 6.8 mi in

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: 15.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 2,532 ft round trip
High point: 7,670 ft
Low point: 6,029 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 15.8 mi and 2,532 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Start: Barker Pass Trailhead
Trailhead: 39.0770° N · 120.2351° W

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5.4 mi from the trailhead

Pleasant Campground

Campground

6.1 mi from the trailhead

William Kent Campground

Campground · California

18 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

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

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

Weather

7-day forecast

Today55°38°Partly Sunny
Mon53°35°Partly Sunny
Tue56°39°Sunny
Wed58°39°Sunny
Thu53°36°Sunny
Fri47°34°Slight Chance Light Snow
Sat45°34°Chance Light Snow

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 1 to 6 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

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

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain