8S10 - Red Mountain Road

2.8/5 (14 reviews)
With quick access directly off CA-168, 8S10 - Red Mountain Road is an easy, scenic off-road trail most commonly used as an access road to 8S42-Sand Flats and the five lake trails; Red Lake, Coyote Lake, Mirror Lake, Strawberry Lake and West Lake. Scenery across this trail includes high mountain vie... Read More
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Highlights of 8S10 - Red Mountain Road

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Water Category Icon Water
Highest Elevation
8398 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
05/20 - 12/01
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
8S10
Nearest Town
Shaver Lake
Nearest Services
Shaver Lake
Management Agency
Sierra National Forest
District
High Sierra Ranger District

Overview

With quick access directly off CA-168, 8S10 - Red Mountain Road is an easy, scenic off-road trail most commonly used as an access road to 8S42-Sand Flats and the five lake trails; Red Lake, Coyote Lake, Mirror Lake, Strawberry Lake and West Lake. Scenery across this trail includes high mountain views, tall towering trees, and yellow and gray rock formations contrasting the bright green brush. 8S10 - Red Mountain Road is the main entrance into the Red Mountain OHV trail system in the Sierra National Forest. This a good trail for an off-road beginner or fast access for the more advanced wheeler looking to reach the more challenging lake trails at the end of 8S42-Sand Flats.

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62 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
14 Community Reviews
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