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Andesite Peak Loop via Castle Valley North Road and Hole in the Ground
The Andesite Peak Loop in the Tahoe National Forest, is a diverse and rewarding hike. Along the way, you'll traverse through lush meadows, ascend rocky ridgelines, and enjoy sweeping views of surrounding peaks like Castle Peak, with its volcanic features from ancient eruptions. The route provides an interesting blend of forested areas and open, panoramic vistas, with some sections offering a view of the Sierra Nevada’s rugged terrain, and in the distance, the unmistakable ridgelines of the Tahoe Basin. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Loop #Overlook
- Distance: 4.8 mi
- Elevation gain: 915 ft
- Maximum elevation: 8,064 ft
- Elevation loss: 915 ft
- Minimum elevation: 7,195 ft
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- Distance: 4.8 mi
- Elevation gain: 915 ft
- Maximum elevation: 8,064 ft
- Elevation loss: 915 ft
- Minimum elevation: 7,195 ft
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Name: Andesite Peak Loop via Castle Valley North Road and Hole in the Ground trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Castle Peak Road, Nevada County, California, 95724, United States (39.33815 -120.34925)
End: Castle Peak Road, Nevada County, California, 95724, United States (39.33810 -120.34922)
Coordinates: 39.33810 -120.36627 39.35868 -120.34761
Topography: Nevada County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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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