LocalHikes - Spooner to Snow Valley Peak

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Spooner to Snow Valley Peak

Highlights:	Highlight of the hike is the panoramic view from the top of Snow Valley Peak.
Near:	Incline Village, NV
Scenery:
Distance:	10 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:	2200 ft
Hike Time:	5.5 hours
Difficulty:	Strenuous
Trail Condition:	Fire road/pavement
HikeType:	Out and Back

Summary: The North Canyon Trail leads you from meadows of wildflowers to Aspen Groves to a panoramic view of Sparks/Reno/Carson City, NV and the jewel of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe.

Trailhead: Drive west on US 50 from Carson City to Spooner Summit and take Highway 28 toward Incline Village to Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park entrance. There is a $5 per vehicle day use fee. (Lat:39.10729 Lon:-119.91598)

Trail Guides for Spooner to Snow Valley Peak:
Lingering in Tahoes Wild Gardens
by Julie Stauffer Carville (Mountain Gypsy Press)

Best Seasons: Fall,

User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses,

Ranger Contact: Bill Champion, Spooner Park Ranger; Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park; 775-831-0494

Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Dick Vogt, who has posted 1 other hike on this site

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