Red Lake Peak is an exceptional hike that includes on and off-trail travel. Although half of the route to Red Lake Peak is off-trail, those few miles are easy to navigate because they’re …

Situated a few miles south of Lake Tahoe, just north of Carson Pass, Red Lake Peak was first climbed in February, 1844 by Lt. John C. Fremont and Charles Preuss.

Mar 25, 2016 · Try this 5.1-mile out-and-back trail near Kirkwood, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, hiking, and …

Red Lake Peak (elevation 10,068 feet or 3,069 metres) is believed to be the vantage point from which John C. Fremont and Charles Preuss made the first recorded sighting of Lake Tahoe by …

Feb 15, 2016 · Red Lake Peak sports awesome views of the Roundtop area across the road, as well as killer distant views of Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe. You can even see Freel …

Nov 12, 2019 · Here’s a map to help you find the parking area and trailhead for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing to Red Lake Peak. You’ll begin your cross-country ski or snowshoe tour …

The peak has fantastic views, including Lake Tahoe. After Crater Lake the pitch back to the car provides excellent glade skiing in winter snow or corn. Others will climb back up to the East …

Aug 28, 2024 · Even though none of these summits are exactly classics, the existence of a wonderful trail system among the tundra-swept slopes lured me in, and the well-maintained …

Red Lake and Round Top Peaks from Stevens Peak. Mark almost back to the trailhead on the PCT. GPS Track of the full hike.

The route described is a fun and moderate day trip up Red Lake Peak near Carson Pass on Highway 88. With a shuttle vehicle or a lucky thumb, you can get 2,600’ of fine descents on …