Carson Pass Area (This page was refreshed, 1/10/2024)
The Ski Patrol has marked a number of trails in the Carson Pass Area. The trails are marked with blue diamonds on the trees, until the Mokelumne Wilderness Area in which no blue diamonds are allowed. These trails include:
- Winter route from Carson Pass SnoPark South to the Wilderness Area boundary.
- Wilderness Boundary Loop
- Woods Lake Route
The U.S. Forest Service has a Recreational Opportunity Guide describing the Winter trails in the area:
Highway 88 ski and snowshoe trails
This document describes the numerous ski & snowshoe opportunities available from Highway 88, starting from the three Sno-Parks: Carson Pass, Meiss & Iron Mountain. In addition to trails descriptions & maps, it includes tips on having a fun & safe backcountry outing.
Provided here is a link to the various trails mentioned above, and more, courtesy of Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada
Carson Pass Ski Tours
Round Top and the Sisters
Round Top Saddle Looking over Red Lake Peak and the saddle heading into Meiss Meadows