Activity

McGuire Trail, Tahoe National Forest, French Meadows Reservoir

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Trail stats

Distance
3.87 mi
Elevation gain
131 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
456 ft
Max elevation
5,663 ft
TrailRank 
23
Min elevation
5,301 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
1627
Uploaded
August 11, 2012
Recorded
August 2012
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near Flat Ravine (historical), California (United States)

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Itinerary description

This trail follows the west shore of French Meadows Reservoir and leads from Red Star Ridge to Poppy Campground. It can be easily accessed from either end. The trail passes through shady forested land and also a section that suffered a major forest fire back in 2001. The trail connects with the Tevis Cup Trail and the Western States Trail. Hiking, horses, and bicycles are allowed on this trail.

Waypoints

PictographTree Altitude 5,318 ft

Transition

Transition area between burned and forested area.

PictographCar park Altitude 5,627 ft

Red Star Ridge TH

Parking and trail head at Red Star Ridge

PictographIntersection Altitude 5,656 ft

Trail Junction

Junction with Tevis Cup and Western States Trails

PictographCampsite Altitude 5,259 ft

Poppy Campground

Developed campground with outhouses and fire pits

PictographCar park Altitude 5,272 ft

Parking by McGuire

Alternate Trail head

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