1.2 mi from the trailheadWoods Lake Campground
Campground · California
10.3 mi out & back · 1,469 ft gain · 8,784 ft high point · Hard
From Meiss Trailhead via the Pacific Crest Trail, PCT - California Section J, and the Tahoe Rim Trail (4.9 mi)
In Eldorado National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
This 10.3-mile out and back from Meiss Trailhead reaches Round Lake in Eldorado National Forest, with Carson Pass and several lakes near the route.
1,469 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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Sun: Mostly Sunny · wind 6 to 14 mph SW