4.5 hr
Overview
The views of Kirkwood, Carson Pass, and surrounding alpine countryside really stand out on this trail, but the riding is really fun as well. Good uphill ride to access Silver Lake - Horse Canyon Trail #17E21 and make a loop.<br><br>Start from Thunder Mountain Trailhead on Highway 88. Pretty straightforward\u2014there are no turns to miss.
Trail Stats
13.1 km
727 m
2829 m
2189 m
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Photos
A cool cave along the trail.
A cool cave along the trail.
Fun downhill before the final climb.
Fun downhill before the final climb.
Ride the ridge
Ride the ridge
Off the backside, clinging to the face.
Off the backside, clinging to the face.
Views into Kirkwood
Views into Kirkwood
Alpine scenery
Alpine scenery