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| PCT South of Barker Pass to Richardson Lake Trail |
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Beginning Elevation:
7,649 Feet
Difficulty:
Easy
Elevation:
7,000 Feet
Elevation Gain:
249 Feet
Ending Elevation:
7,400 Feet
Length, One-way:
6 Miles
USGS Map:
Homewood
Reservation:
No
Season:
June - October
From Truckee, Travel Hwy. #80 south and drive to Tahoe City. Continue south on #89 from Tahoe City for another 4.2 miles to Caspian Picnic Area. Turn west on Blackwood Canyon Road. The road follows Blackwood creek for 2.3 miles, crosses the creek and then climbs 4.8 miles to Barker Pass. The pavement ends at the summit. The PCT trailhead is 0.3 miles beyond where the pavement ends. The PCT south to Richardson Lake starts from Barker Pass Road at the summit.
Location Information
The PCT South of Barker Pass to Richardson Lake is an easy 6 mile hike at an elevation of 7,649 feet. From Barker Pass Road, the trail gently descends for 1.8 miles through areas of light forest and open, spring fed meadows to Bear Lake Road (7000'). After crossing the road, the trail descends another 0.2 miles, crosses Bear Lake Creek and goes for another 1.8 miles through a relatively flat open area before reaching the Rubicon Road and Miller Creek.On the other side of Miller creek in another 0.5 miles of flat terrain before the trail reaches a dense forest. The last 0.5 miles is a gentle ascent to Richardson Lake (7,400'). For those who wish to continue hiking, follow the PCT south for another 9 miles to middle Velma Lake in Desolation Wilderness. From the lake, it is a 4.5 miles to Eagle Falls Picnic Area on Highway #89 at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe. South of Richardson Lake, the PCT enters Desolation Wilderness. A wilderness permit is required. Permits may be obtained from Eldorado National Forest or the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
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