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Tahoe National Forest Hiking
Shanks Cove Trail
Granite Chief Wilderness Area

Mileage: 1 3/4 miles one way
Elevation: 6650 to 8050 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Use Level: light
Topographic Map: Granite Chief 7.5'

Access: Take Forest Road 48 to Greyhorse Road (the intersection is about halfway between French Meadows and Hell Hole Reservoirs). Follow Greyhorse Road approximately 6 miles to where the road makes a sharp right hand crossing Greyhorse Creek. The trail is to the left of the road at curve.

Trail Description: Shanks Cove Trail is often used as a gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness and the trails along the crest of the Sierras, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Although not well maintained, this trail is suitable for hiking or horseback riding and offers some exceptional views. Parts of the trail involve steep sideslopes with switch backs.

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