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HIKING and WILDFLOWERS

This is one of the premier wildflower areas of California and one of the best hiking areas for short, spectacular hikes. Because our base elevations and trail heads are so high in the Carson Pass area, hikes quickly take you up to high lakes in alpine terrain that might take overnight backpack trips elsewhere. A wide variety of terrain is available and many of our guests take different hikes every day for several weeks without traveling more than 10 miles from the resort to a trailhead. Because many of these hikes are gentle and short, they are particularly appealing to older guests and families with young children.

Photos courtesy of Robert and Sandy Peeks

Like Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peeks, who have been coming to Silver Lake area for more than 30 years, you will be able to hike and explore the area, taking photos of the wildflowers. Some photos presented here come from the private collection of Mr. & Mrs. Peeks, who have been Kit Carson Lodge's guests for many years and return every year because they love to hike and take photos of the wildflowers and the beauty of the area.