Carson Pass
Mountain passUSA
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Carson Pass
Mountain pass · USA
Description
Historic Sierra crossing at 2600 m south of Lake Tahoe, named for scout Kit Carson who crossed it in 1844. Now a scenic highway pass and Pacific Crest Trail junction.
Key facts
Carson Pass is in California.
- Region
- California
- Elevation
- 2,637 m
- Trailhead
- 0.1 km
- Nearest village
- Kirkwood · 7.4 km