Contact Info
Placerville, CA 95667
- Phone:
- 530-622-5061
Basics
- Length:
- 3.6 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate,
Difficult - Time:
- 2.5 - 3.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 7840 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 7840 feet to 9410 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1570 feet
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The trailhead is located on the south side of Highway 88 just west of Carson Spur. The trail traverses along ridge tops offering High Sierra views. The 360-degree panorama from the top of Thunder Mountain is magnificent. The hike from the trailhead to the top of Thunder Mountain is about three and one-half miles. A portion of this trail is contained within the Thunder Mountain Horse Canyon Loop Trail.