Carson Pass
Carson Pass is a mountain pass on the crest of the central Sierra Nevada, in the Eldorado National Forest and Alpine County, eastern California. The pass is traversed by California State Route 88.
- Mountain saddle with an elevation of 8,593 feet (2,619 metres)
- …is also known as “Kit Carson Pass”
- Description: mountain pass in Alpine County, California, United States
Places of Interest
Highlights include Red Lake Peak and Elephants Back.
Red Lake Peak
Peak
Red Lake Peak is believed to be the vantage point from which John C.
Elephants Back
Peak
Elephants Back is a 9,585-foot-elevation mountain…
Round Top
Peak
Round Top is a 10,381-foot mountain located on the…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kirkwood.
Kirkwood
Kirkwood is an unincorporated community in Alpine and Amador counties, California, United States.
Carson Pass
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Latitude
38.69426° or 38° 41′ 39″ north
Longitude
-119.98864° or 119° 59′ 19″ west
Open location code
85C2M2V6+PG
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OpenStreetMap feature
natural=saddle
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to German—“Carson Pass” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “卡森山口”
- Dutch: “Carson Pass”
- French: “Carson Pass”
- French: “Col Carson”
- German: “Carson Pass”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Martell Flat and Kit Carson.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Carson Pass Information Station and Carson Pass Trailhead.
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