Top Trails: Lake Tahoe. Mike White

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Автор произведения Mike White
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the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-80. Beyond the culverts you make a moderate climb to the crossing of a seasonal creek and then come to a well-signed, four-way junction, 1 mile from the trailhead. images5

      Remaining on the Pacific Crest Trail, you proceed straight ahead at the four-way junction, following signed directions to Castle Pass. The PCT rises and then drops to the north shore of a small pond, where you should veer right at an unmarked Y-junction with a path bound for the Donner Summit Rest Area.

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      Cross-Country Routes

      Ambitious peak baggers can double summit by following a boot-beaten path from Castle Peak along the north ridge to the top of 9,017-foot Basin Peak. On the way back, dropping west from the ridge about halfway between Castle and Basin Peaks to head cross-country to a connection with the Pacific Crest Trail in Round Valley provides an easier alternative to a return over Castle Peak.

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      Castle Peak

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      Start at Pacific Crest Trail Trailhead

      Veer right at Glacier Meadow Loop junction

      Veer right again at Glacier Meadow Loop junction

      Turn left (north) at PCT junction

      Proceed straight ahead (west) at Summit Lake Trail junction

      Veer right at Castle Valley Road junction

      Castle Pass, leave PCT and turn right on use trail

      Summit of Castle Peak

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      TRAIL 5 NORTH TAHOE

      Castle Valley, Round Valley, and Andesite Peak

      TRAIL USE

      Hike, Run, Bike, Horses, Dogs Allowed, Child Friendly

      LENGTH

      9.6 miles, 6.5 hours

      VERTICAL FEET

      ±1,700

      DIFFICULTY

      – 1 2 3 4 5 +

      TRAIL TYPE

      Loop

      SURFACE TYPE

      Dirt

      FEATURES

      Canyon

      Mountain

      Summit

      Wildflowers

      Wildlife

      Great Views

      Historical Interest

      Camping

      Steep

      FACILITIES

      Restrooms

      Picnic Tables

      Water

      Though most of this route travels outside the proposed Castle Peak Wilderness, plenty of pleasant terrain is encountered along the way, including two picturesque meadows and an excellent view from atop Andesite Peak. Both Castle and Round meadows offer the chance to see raptors in search of prey or deer browsing the tender foliage. Throw in the Peter Grubb Hut for a bit of Tahoe Sierra history and you have the makings of a fine adventure.

      Best Time

      Mid-July–September generally provides snow-free hiking.

      Finding the Trail