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Castle Peak Trail

Castle Peak Trail

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Castle Peak Trail

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Tahoe National Forest

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Location: Nevada County, California, United States

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January 26, 2020

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Castle Peak Trail is a short branch off the Pacific Crest Trail that leads straight to the summit of Castle Peak.

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