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Scout Carson Lake can be found on the Caples Lake USGS quad topo map. Scout Carson Lake is a lake in Alpine County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 38.6477, -120.0546 and the altitude is 8953 feet (2729 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Scout Carson Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Scout Carson Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 38.6477
Longitude: -120.0546
Elevation: 8953 ft (2729 m)
Locator Map - Scout Carson Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 49°F - Low: 25°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 34 to 49 higher elevations...46 to 56 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
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Monday:
High: 35°F - Low: 18°F
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Snow showers and rain showers in the morning...then snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 23 to 35 higher elevations... 32 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations...4 to 6 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet in the morning. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds 25 to 40 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon...gusts up to 55 mph in the morning.
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Tuesday:
High: 40°F - Low: 20°F
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Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning...then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Not as cold. Highs 25 to 40 higher elevations...38 to 48 lower elevations. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Over ridges...prevailing northeast winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the north 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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Wednesday:
High: 46°F - Low: 22°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 31 to 46.
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Thursday:
High: 55°F - Low: 26°F
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Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 40 to 55.
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Friday:
High: 55°F - Low: 25°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 38. Highs 40 to 55.
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Saturday:
High: 52°F - Low: --°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Lows 22 to 37. Highs 37 to 52.
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Nearby Trails
Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake (Distance: 1.3 mi)
Two lakes, one huge and easily accessible and one much smaller and harder to reach, provide the dramatic contrasts of this trip. For 2 miles near the beginning of the route, you snowshoe the easy terr...
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From the guidebook "Snowshoe Trails of California"
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Carson Pass, CA - Snowshoeing - length:8.25 mi
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Scout Carson Lake Trail (Distance: 1.7 mi)
A lovely, small, near-timberline lake is the goal of this trip, which passes through interesting geologic scenery along the way. An optional 1-mile round-trip detour to the 9408- foot summit of Thunde...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Alpine County, CA - Hiking - length:13 mi
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Emigrant Pass Trail (Distance: 1.8 mi)
In 1848, following the Mexican-American War and two years after the Donner Party tragedy, a group of Mormons discovered an alternative to the notorious Truckee River Route for their return trip to Uta...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Alpine County, CA - Hiking - length:10 mi
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Emigrant Lake Trail (Distance: 2.6 mi)
Two lakes, one large and one small, provide hikers with two distinctly different portraits of the Carson Pass environs. More than half the journey follows the shoreline of Caples Lake, a 600-acre,huma...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Alpine County, CA - Hiking - length:8.2 mi
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Fourth of July Lake Trail (Distance: 2.8 mi)
Backpackers who don’t mind regaining lost elevation will appreciate this trip through the northeast section of the Mokelumne Wilderness, experiencing several ponds and lakes, wildflower-covered slopes...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Alpine County, CA - Hiking - length:11 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Lost Cabin by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
Lost Cabin features luxury two and three bedroom townhomes with private garages and balconies. These townhomes are located on the meadow with direct access to cross country trails and centrally locate...
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1150 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $780
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Meadowstone by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
This property offers luxury 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses only steps from the Cornice Express lift and Mountain Village. Views vary by location but generally include views of the meadow or mountain. Most...
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1200 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $910
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Snowcrest by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
Snowcrest provides guests with slope-side luxury accommodations that have incredible mountain views and ski in/ski out convenience. Unit sizes range from one bedroom to a magnificent three bedroom plu...
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1215 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $999
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Sun Meadows by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
Comfort, location and affordability describe the conveniently located village accommodations at Sun Meadows. Featuring a range of unit sizes from hotel rooms to two bedroom plus loft units, Sun Meadow...
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1350 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $999
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The Meadow by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
The Meadow offers affordable cozy accommodations with wood burning fireplaces and private balconies. Located on the meadow, these studios, one bedroom and two bedroom units allow for easy access to Ti...
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1120 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $259
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