May 2023 Drive Notes
“Markleeville via Carson Pass”
Overview: Jackson Gate - Volcano - Rams Horn Grade - Shake Ridge - Hwy 88 - Carson Pass - Markleeville - Hwy 88 - Jackson
Distance: 168 miles
Seat time: 3 hrs 35 min
Lunch stop: Cutthroat Brewing Company
Total time: approx 4 hrs 30 min (including lunch)
Min Elevation: 1,214 ft
Max elevation: 8,537 ft
Total Ascent: 13,556 ft
Total Descent: 13,550 ft
Weather: perfect (mid 70s)
Road surface condition: Mostly good, Shake Ridge Rd is a little rough after Rams Horn Grade. Hwy 88 is perfect. No unpaved sections.
Start location: Jackson Raley’s 781 South Highway 49 Jackson CA 95642
Finish location: Jackson CA
route notes
Printable route notes are not available on this free drive. (it’s a small group and we’ll stay together)
GPX Route Files
Download a GPX version of the route here
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The linked file above contains the full route including waypoints. We recommend using navigation & routing software on your phone to follow along as we drive. We use InRoute if you’re on a phone running iOS. We’re evaluating software for Android devices, stay tuned. Install and test it BEFORE you arrive at the event. Limited tech support will be available at the start.
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