Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Carson Crest on the Pacific Crest Trail
Hiking
3.8
(3)
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Traveler
June 26, 2022
Hiking
Gently climbing from the highest pass along the Hwy 88 corridor, the PCT follows the very scenic trail along the contours of the upper Woods Creek drainage, with beautiful views to the surrounding peaks. At this elevation snow can linger into early in the season.
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Informations
Distance 956 m
Uphill 40 m
Downhill 10 m
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