Lost Cabin Mine Trail (Round Top Lake)
This popular 2.5 mile trail begins at the parking area along the Woods Lake road, and climbs through forested terrain, crossing a creek (with high spring flows), meadows, and passing Lost Cabin Mine before reaching Round Top Lake. From here you can continue on to Winnemucca Lake or 4th of July Lake. This trail tends to hold springtime snow longer than other trails in the area.
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
$10 day use fee for parking at Woods Lake
A Wilderness Permit is required for overnight camping in the Mokelumne Wilderness.
Round Top Lake is in the Carson Pass Management Area of the Mokelumne Wilderness. Overnight Camping requires obtaining a designated campsite when you check in at the Carson Pass Information Station. These cannot be reserved ahead of time.
Open for hikers and equestrians.
Horses must remain on the trail and may not graze in the Carson Pass Management Area. Pets must be leashed.
There is a 12 person group size limit for day users and an 8 person limit to overnight users.
Campfires are NOT allowed anywhere in the Mokelumne Wilderness (Forest Order 03-23-10). The Campfire permit covers your camp stove and lanterns and must be carried to use an “on and off” switch style gas camp stove.
Address: 26820 Silver Drive Pioneer, CA 95667
Phone: (209) 259-3774
Hours: 8 AM until 4:30 PM, Tuesdays through Saturdays until September (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
Turn south from Highway 88 on the Woods Lake road. The lower parking area has more capacity and is recommended.
