Carson Pass Highway (Route 88) in California State

Carson Pass Highway (Route 88)

Wind your way through the mighty Sierra Nevada Mountain Range while you embark on this 58-mile road trip.

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Carson Pass Highway (Route 88) Details

Wind your way through the mighty Sierra Nevada Mountain Range while you embark on this 58-mile road trip. Marvel at the dramatic peaks, flowering meadows, and rock-filled valleys as you cross over Carson Pass and to the other side of the mountains. There are plenty of stops along the way where you can immerse yourself in nature. Go for a hike at Mount Zion State Park or Eldorado National Forest, or a kayak or boating trip at the glistening Caples Lake.

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Nearby Parks Around Carson Pass Highway (Route 88)

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72.1 mi away

Yosemite

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284.7 mi away

Redwood

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306.8 mi away

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Carson Pass Highway (Route 88)

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Carson Pass Highway (Route 88) while the map context is still fresh.

5.1 mi away

Grover Hot Springs State Park

Situated in the Sierra Nevada near the Great Basin, this state park is known for its bizarre, green-watered hot springs.

6.0 mi away

Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway

Out of all the byways that traverse the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, this one is the most wild and rugged.

9.4 mi away

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit National Forest

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit helps to curate, keep clean and pristine, and maintain the great areas surrounding Lake Tahoe.

11.9 mi away

Lake Valley State Recreation Area

Grab your clubs and play a round of golf at the on-site 18-hole course in this state recreation area.

13.4 mi away

Tahoe Trailways Bike Path

As one of the more urbanized areas of Lake Tahoe, this trail offers a pleasant mix of nature and recreation.