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WOODS LAKE TRAILHEAD

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About this place

Jackson, CA

38.69142
-120.00929
Fee Required
Yes, drinking water is available from faucets
Vault toilet(s)

More details

This 2.5 mile trail leads from the lower Woods Lake parking area, and traverses open forest and meadow areas with impressive wildflower displays in mid-summer.

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

WOODS LAKE CG / Woods Lake Campground
campground • 0.52 km
MEISS TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 1.62 km
CARSON PASS TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 1.77 km
CAPLES LAKE CG / Caples Lake Campground
campground • 4.03 km
CAPLES DAM TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 5.03 km
LAKE MARGARET TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 5.43 km
KIRKWOOD LAKE CG / Kirkwood Campground
campground • 6.98 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Fri, Apr 17
11° / 40°
💨 19 mph • 🌧 0%
Sat, Apr 18
27° / 43°
💨 11 mph • 🌧 6%
Sun, Apr 19
29° / 47°
💨 17 mph • 🌧 0%
Mon, Apr 20
32° / 51°
💨 15 mph • 🌧 17%
Tue, Apr 21
25° / 35°
💨 15 mph • 🌧 87%

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