Carson Pass View Point

USA / California / Kirkwood / California State Route 88 (SR 88) Carson Pass Highway
 mountain, panoramic view, historic site
The historic pass [Elevation 8573ft] was a point on the Carson Trail during the California Gold Rush and was used for American Civil War shipping to California until the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_Pass
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Coordinates:   38°41'41"N   119°59'5"W

Comments

  • The East-bound road is a white-knuckle descent if you are on a loaded touring bicycle.
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