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California
2.8 mi
Distance
7,851 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Cowboy Traverse
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The Cowboy Traverse is a steep and challenging alpine route gaining nearly 8,000 feet over less than 3 miles, making it one of California's most intense elevation experiences. This expert-level trek demands exceptional fitness and mountaineering skills, with sustained steep terrain and significant exposure throughout. The route rewards dedicated hikers with dramatic high-elevation vistas and a true wilderness experience in California's backcountry.
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