Highway 88 Corridor Area
Explore the quieter side of the Eldorado National Forest in the Highway 88 Corridor. Hiking trails abound, as well several climbing areas, and stunning alpine lakes. In the winter, there is a ski resort at Kirkwood and an OSV trail system at Iron Mountain.
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General Information
Passes & Permits
Overnight permits are required in the Mokelumne Wilderness.
- Travel is restricted to horseback or foot only within wilderness areas.
Recreation Sites
Allens Camp Trailhead
Site Open
Access to Allens Camp Trail 17E19Non-motorized Trails Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG)
Caples Lake Campground
Site Closed
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Caples Lake CampgroundFees and…
Caples Lake Resort
Caples Lake Resort is privately owned.http://capleslakeresort.com/
Granite Lake Trail
The trail starts off on the Minkalo Trail to a junction in 0.6 miles, then turns left toward Granite Lake where it arrives at 1 mile. Along the way, the trail crosses a bridge over an unnamed creek…
Horse Canyon Trail
The trail leads from the Horse Canyon Trailhead through an old-growth forest before following a dry gully as it ascends 3.1 miles to meet the Thunder Mountain trail, then traverses meadows and forest…
Kirkwood Lake Campground
Site Closed
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Kirkwood CampgroundDay UseFees and…
Kirkwood Lake Loop Trail
This 1.1 mile loop around Kirkwood Lake begins behind the corral on the north side of Highway 88 in Kirkwood Meadow.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is one of two ski operations on the Eldorado National Forest operating under a special use permit. Kirkwood offers winter and summer recreation opportunities and equipment…
Lake Margaret Trail
Hiking to Lake Margaret is a moderate 2.5 mile walk that includes traversing granite slabs, forest, meadows, and crossing several streams (which may be high in springtime; use caution). The…
Pacific Crest Trail North from Highway 88
This popular trailhead provides access to the PCT as it passes into the majestic Meiss country to the north. From the Meiss Trailhead follow the Pacific Crest Trail 1.2 miles to the ridge. You will…