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Castle Peak

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Start at Pacific Crest Trail Trailhead

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Veer right at Glacier Meadow Loop junction

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Veer right again at Glacier Meadow Loop junction

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Turn left (north) at PCT junction

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Proceed straight ahead (west) at Summit Lake Trail junction

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Veer right at Castle Valley Road junction

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Castle Pass, leave PCT and turn right on use trail

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Summit of Castle Peak

TRAIL 5 NORTH TAHOE

Castle Valley, Round Valley, and Andesite Peak

TRAIL USE

Hike, Run, Bike, Horses, Dogs Allowed, Child Friendly

LENGTH

9.6 miles, 6.5 hours

VERTICAL FEET

±1,700

DIFFICULTY

– 1 2 3 4 5 +

TRAIL TYPE

Loop

SURFACE TYPE

Dirt

FEATURES

Canyon

Mountain

Summit

Wildflowers

Wildlife

Great Views

Historical Interest

Camping

Steep

FACILITIES

Restrooms

Picnic Tables

Water

Though most of this route travels outside the proposed Castle Peak Wilderness, plenty of pleasant terrain is encountered along the way, including two picturesque meadows and an excellent view from atop Andesite Peak. Both Castle and Round meadows offer the chance to see raptors in search of prey or deer browsing the tender foliage. Throw in the Peter Grubb Hut for a bit of Tahoe Sierra history and you have the makings of a fine adventure.