Leavitt Meadows Campground

Beautiful, peaceful hike through/across this open meadow/valley. The trail parallels the Carson River. It's easy to follow and easy in terms of difficulty. It starts at about 7,000' elevation and has gentle gains/falls. Google Maps initially took me to the pack station. If you end up there, head east (toward hwy 395) about 1/2 mile. There's a sign for Leavitt Meadows Trailhead and Campground. Ther... Beautiful, peaceful hike through/across this open meadow/valley. The trail parallels the Carson River. It's easy to follow and easy in terms of difficulty. It starts at about 7,000' elevation and has gentle gains/falls. Google Maps initially took me to the pack station. If you end up there, head east (toward hwy 395) about 1/2 mile. There's a sign for Leavitt Meadows Trailhead and Campground. There is a large lot you can park in. The trail starts near the entrance of the lot. You'll cross a stream via two logs, go through the campground, then cross the Walker River on a metal bridge. There are also a few spots reserved for day use in the campground itself. Turn around at the end of the meadow or continue on as far as you want, stopping at one of several lakes along the way. It's a great hike. If you're not used to the altitude, keep in mind the sun will be more intense and you will work a little harder to cover the same distance you would at sea level. Plan accordingly.

Beautiful, peaceful hike through/across this open meadow/valley. The trail parallels the Carson River. It's easy to follow and easy in terms of difficulty. It starts at about 7,000' elevation and has gentle gains/falls. Google Maps initially took me to the pack station. If you end up there, head east (toward hwy 395) about 1/2 mile. There's a sign for Leavitt Meadows Trailhead and Campground. Ther... Beautiful, peaceful hike through/across this open meadow/valley. The trail parallels the Carson River. It's easy to follow and easy in terms of difficulty. It starts at about 7,000' elevation and has gentle gains/falls. Google Maps initially took me to the pack station. If you end up there, head east (toward hwy 395) about 1/2 mile. There's a sign for Leavitt Meadows Trailhead and Campground. There is a large lot you can park in. The trail starts near the entrance of the lot. You'll cross a stream via two logs, go through the campground, then cross the Walker River on a metal bridge. There are also a few spots reserved for day use in the campground itself. Turn around at the end of the meadow or continue on as far as you want, stopping at one of several lakes along the way. It's a great hike. If you're not used to the altitude, keep in mind the sun will be more intense and you will work a little harder to cover the same distance you would at sea level. Plan accordingly.

Beautiful, peaceful hike through/across this open meadow/valley. The trail parallels the Carson River. It's easy to follow and easy in terms of difficulty. It starts at about 7,000' elevation and has gentle gains/falls. Google Maps initially took me to the pack station. If you end up there, head east (toward hwy 395) about 1/2 mile. There's a sign for Leavitt Meadows Trailhead and Campground. Ther... Beautiful, peaceful hike through/across this open meadow/valley. The trail parallels the Carson River. It's easy to follow and easy in terms of difficulty. It starts at about 7,000' elevation and has gentle gains/falls. Google Maps initially took me to the pack station. If you end up there, head east (toward hwy 395) about 1/2 mile. There's a sign for Leavitt Meadows Trailhead and Campground. There is a large lot you can park in. The trail starts near the entrance of the lot. You'll cross a stream via two logs, go through the campground, then cross the Walker River on a metal bridge. There are also a few spots reserved for day use in the campground itself. Turn around at the end of the meadow or continue on as far as you want, stopping at one of several lakes along the way. It's a great hike. If you're not used to the altitude, keep in mind the sun will be more intense and you will work a little harder to cover the same distance you would at sea level. Plan accordingly.