Contact Info
Placerville, CA 95667
- Phone:
- 530-622-5061
Basics
- Length:
- 4 miles
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Time:
- 1 - 2 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 8480 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 8480 feet to 8800 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 320 feet
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The trailhead is a parking lot on the north side of Highway 88 immediately west of the Carson Pass Information Center. There is a parking fee required at the Meiss and Carson Pass parking areas. Follow the Pacific Crest Trail one mile to the ridge. You will experience spectacular views and a brilliant wildflower display about mid-summer. Meiss Lake is another three miles from the ridge top. Cycling is prohibited along the entire length of the Pacific Crest Trail, from Canada to Mexico.