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Castle Pass

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Castle Pass

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  • Location: Nevada County, California, United States

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    July 22, 2022

    Hiking

    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.

    January 1, 2020

    Hiking

    Just before reaching the high point along the Pacific Crest Trail it meets and joins Castle Peak Trail turning to the north, but then leaves it again a few yards later going straight north, while Castle climbs up the obvious ridge to the north-east. The saddle at the pass has some nice campsite options, though it's worth to go the extra mile to the Peter Grubb Hut for water, restroom, and save time for shelter.

    November 14, 2023

    Mountain biking

    This short 50 yards connector between Castle Peak North Rd and Castle Peak Trail is shared with the Pacific Crest Trail on which there is technically no biking
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    Castle Peak and Basin Peak via Castle Valley Road and PCT

    12.3km

    04:07

    660m

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    Hike Castle Peak and Basin Peak via Castle Valley Road and PCT for a moderate 7.6-mile journey with panoramic views in Tahoe National Forest

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    This difficult hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, Section L, takes you 41.9 miles (67.4 km) from Donner Summit to Highway 49. You will gain 5239 feet (1597 metres) in…

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    Hike a difficult 15.9-mile loop in Tahoe National Forest, featuring the Frog Lake Overlook, Basin Peak, and sections of the PCT.

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    Elevation 2,390 m

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    Location: Nevada County, California, United States

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