The Pacific Crest Trail crosses Highway 88 at the highest point, on Carson Pass, continuing along the crest. A seasonal information center is open in summer, as are the pit toilets at the parking area. In winter and spring trail access is maintained from a snopark that allows overnight parking/camping with a seasonal or day permit.

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At Carson Pass you will find an information center with a small shop and some benches. Pit toilets are also available. If you are lucky, there might be some trail magic.

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During winter, Carson Pass (Elevation 8,574 ft, 2,613 m) is the only ploughed snow-free road across the Sierra Nevada South of Lake Tahoe's Hwy 50.
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