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Turn right (northeast) at Summit Lake Trail junction

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Turn right (east) at Warren Lake Trail junction

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Summit Lake

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Return to Warren Lake junction, turn right (north)

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Frog Lake Overlook

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Warren Lake

TRAIL 4 NORTH TAHOE

Castle Peak

TRAIL USE

Hike, Dogs Allowed

LENGTH

9.6 miles, 3 hours

VERTICAL FEET

±2,205

DIFFICULTY

– 1 2 3 4 5 +

TRAIL TYPE

Out-and-back

SURFACE TYPE

Dirt

FEATURES

Canyon

Mountain

Summit

Wildflowers

Great Views

Photo Opportunity

FACILITIES

Restrooms

Picnic Tables

Water

A climb to one of north Tahoe’s highest summits provides summiteers with an expansive view of the northern Sierra, which on clear days includes distant Lassen Peak in the north and the coastal hills to the west.

Best Time

Mid-July–early September is the prime time for an ascent. Though this is a favorite winter ascent of backcountry skiers and snowshoers, most of the lingering snowbanks across the trail have disappeared by mid-July.

Finding the Trail