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Basin Peak loop — Truckee

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Basin Peak loop — Truckee

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Basin Peak loop — Truckee

05:03

16.1km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Tahoe National Forest

Waypoints

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Parking

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I-80 rest area/PCT trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

The rest area is a popular spot for PCT hikers to take a short break or to get back to the trail from Truckee. There are restrooms, potable water and some power outlets.

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3.73 km

Castle Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At Castle Pass there is at least one nice campsite if you don’t want to go the extra mile to the Peter Grubb Hut.

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4.52 km

Castle Peak Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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7.38 km

Basin Peak

Highlight • Summit

Basin Peak sits in the northern portion of the Sierra Nevada range at an elevation of 9,103 feet. It is down the ridge from Castle Peak, but sees significantly less traffic.

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10.8 km

Lower Castle Creek

Highlight • River

Lower Castle Creek is the closest water source to the Peter Grubb Hut. It is reliable, cool and delicious.

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10.9 km

Peter Grubb Hut (Sierra Club)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

For almost 100 years, the Peter Grubb Hut has been a special place to stay along the Pacific Crest Trail. The two story building offers room for around 15 hikers …

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

Surfaces

14.6 km

1.49 km

Elevation

Highest point (2,720 m)

Lowest point (2,210 m)

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I-80 rest area/PCT trailhead

Castle Pass

Castle Peak Trail

Basin Peak

Lower Castle Creek

Peter Grubb Hut (Sierra Club)

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