Barker Pass Pacific Crest Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail. Heading north, the trail enters Granite Chief Wilderness and intersects the Western States Trail. Heading south, the trail enters Desolation Wilderness. This section of teh PCT coincides with the Tahoe Rim Trail.
General Information
June 15 - November 5
Open 24 hours/day
No Fees are required for this site.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.076922
Longitude: -120.23514
Directions
From Tahoe City, take Highway 89 south four miles to Blackwood Canyon Road and turn west. This is the same turn off for Kaspian Campground. Continue up Blackwood Canyon on Barker Pass Road for about 7.5 miles. The Barker Pass PCT Trailhead is on the right approximately 0.1 mile after pavement ends.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
