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Castle Peak via Castle Valley North Road Castle Pass and Castle Peak Trail trails

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Castle Peak via Castle Valley North Road, Castle Pass and Castle Peak Trail

United States > California > Nevada County

The route to Castle Peak in Tahoe National Forest offers a scenic and moderate challenge for hikers, with expansive views of the Sierra Nevada's rugged terrain. The trail weaves through a mixture of rocky ridgelines, alpine meadows, and forested paths, revealing picturesque vistas of distant peaks such as…

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,900 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,986 ft