Showers Lake
Thursday,
July 29, 2010
DIFFICULTY:
Strenuous
ELEVATION GAIN:
Showers lake is at 8664' altitude - 94' higher than the trailhead;
however the accumulated altitude gain out and back is 1400'.
HIKE DISTANCE:
10.2 miles
GENERAL LOCATION:
Carson Pass on Highway 88
DESCRIPTION:
This hike is part of the Pacific Crest Trail. It
is a gorgeous hike. We have views of Lake
Tahoe in the distance. We
pass through the headwaters of the Upper Truckee River (a creek at this
elevation) - through forest and expansive meadows. The middle part of
the hike, through Miess Meadows is quite flat. If the timing is right,
there are great spreads of wildflowers on this hike. Showers
Lake is a beautiful granite-rimmed alpine lake.
TRAVEL
TIME/DISTANCE:
2 ½ hours – 110 miles - an $18 contribution to
driver
HIKE
LEADER/SWEEP:
David/Monique Wood
SPECIAL
NOTES:
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE:
Restrooms at trailhead and nearby Carson Pass ranger station.
PREPARATION
FOR HIKE: Read the Hiking Guidelines on this
website. Hiking poles highly advised – there are several
creek crossings. Bring lunch, plenty of
water, and snacks. Be
prepared to buy dinner
if we are late returning. Our plan will be to stop at Papa
Gianni's Ristorante in Cameron Park on the way home. We have been
there before - the food is excellent, the prices are reasonable, and
they can handle our smelly crowd.
RISKS:
Altitude and distance are factors to consider. If you have
any problems with exertion at high altitude, avoid this hike.
QUESTIONS:
call Monique or David at 408-7562
MEETING
TIME:
7:15 – leave at 7:30
Pictures
from previous Showers Lake hike
