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| Hiking | 7.60 Miles |
2,450 AEG |
| | Hiking | 7.60 Miles | 5 Hrs 1 Min | | 2.05 mph |
| 2,450 ft AEG | 1 Hour 19 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | This dayhike involved a lot of driving, but was totally worth it. I met two buddies who came from Reno at Bassetts Station then parked at Packer Lake. This hike's description has the starting point at Packer Saddle, but Packer Lake is a mile east of the saddle and 500' lower.
The first section to Tamarack Lakes has a mild grade, but it gets more serious after that. The next part heads steeply uphill to its junction with the Pacific Crest Trail where the tree cover is sparse on top of a high ridge. Consequently the views here are great, and they only get better.
There is a nice mellow 1/2 mile next as the trail re-enters the forest. There are spectacular views from open spots to the left reached by short spur trails. Please do not use the closed off spur trails because there are plenty that appear to be okay to visit.
The final ascent of the steep metal stairs was a little harrowing because of the howling wind, but I got there. There were a lot of people on the trails and especially at the summit, but not enough to be bothersome. The fall colors were mostly gone, but the aspens were in golden glory along the Upper Truckee River on my way in. |
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Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated
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