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Andesite Peak Loop via Castle Valley North Road and Hole in the Ground

The Andesite Peak Loop in the Tahoe National Forest, is a diverse and rewarding hike. Along the way, you'll traverse through lush meadows, ascend rocky ridgelines, and enjoy sweeping views of surrounding peaks like Castle Peak, with its volcanic features from ancient eruptions. The route provides an interesting blend of forested areas and open, panoramic vistas, with some sections offering a view of the Sierra Nevada’s rugged terrain, and in the distance, the unmistakable ridgelines of the Tahoe Basin. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Loop #Overlook

  • Distance: 7.7 Km
  • Elevation gain: 279 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,458 m
  • Elevation loss: 279 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,193 m

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  • Distance: 7.7 Km
  • Elevation gain: 279 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,458 m
  • Elevation loss: 279 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,193 m

About this trail

Name: Andesite Peak Loop via Castle Valley North Road and Hole in the Ground trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Castle Peak Road, Nevada County, California, 95724, United States (39.33815 -120.34925)

End: Castle Peak Road, Nevada County, California, 95724, United States (39.33810 -120.34922)

Coordinates: 39.33810 -120.36627 39.35868 -120.34761

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Castle Peak via Castle Valley North Road, Castle Pass and Castle Peak Trail

United States > California > Nevada County

The route to Castle Peak in Tahoe National Forest offers a scenic and moderate challenge for hikers, with expansive views of the Sierra Nevada's rugged terrain. The trail weaves through a mixture of rocky ridgelines, alpine meadows, and forested paths, revealing picturesque vistas of distant peaks such as…

Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 579 m • Maximum elevation: 2,739 m

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