Pyramid Peak Trail in Eldorado National Forest
The Pyramid Peak Trail in Eldorado National Forest offers a challenging and rewarding hike, leading to impressive views of the surrounding wilderness. Along the route, hikers encounter a mix of alpine terrain, including meadows, ponds, and the dramatic rock formations typical of the Sierra Nevada. The trail's final ascent includes rocky scrambles, but reaching the summit provides panoramic vistas of the Desolation Wilderness, the nearby peaks and distant valleys, making the strenuous effort worthwhile. #Hike #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Overlook
- Distance: 6.4 mi
- Elevation gain: 3,944 ft
- Maximum elevation: 9,957 ft
- Elevation loss: 3,999 ft
- Minimum elevation: 5,955 ft
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About this GPS track
Name: Pyramid Peak Trail in Eldorado National Forest GPS track, route, trail
Coordinates: 38.80849 -120.15850 38.84505 -120.13495
Topography: El Dorado County topographic map, elevation, terrain