Strawberry Pass / Strawberry 4WD Trail

4/5 (19 reviews)
Just south of Lake Tahoe and not far off Highway 50 in the Eldorado National Forest is Strawberry Pass, a scenic off-road trail climbing its way up and over Little Round Top Mountain. The trail overlooks Caples Lake and the Kirkwood Ski resort. This long 4WD trail is known for its high mountain vi...Read More
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Highlights of Strawberry Pass / Strawberry 4WD Trail

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
8603 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
04/01 - 12/31
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
17E73
Nearest Town
Kyburz
Nearest Services
Kyburz
Management Agency
Eldorado National Forest
District
Placerville Ranger District

Overview

Just south of Lake Tahoe and not far off Highway 50 in the Eldorado National Forest is Strawberry Pass, a scenic off-road trail climbing its way up and over Little Round Top Mountain. The trail overlooks Caples Lake and the Kirkwood Ski resort. This long 4WD trail is known for its high mountain views and some great dispersed camping locations. Strawberry Pass is a key part of a popular route connecting Deer Valley and the Rubicon Trail or Barrett Lake with minimal pavement.

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14 Waypoints
44 Trail Photos
4 Trail Concerns
19 Community Reviews
1 Video
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