State Route 88
California 88 is a major east-west highway that provides a third crossing over the Sierra Nevada Mountains. While most other two-lane highways (California 108, California 120, California 4, and others) close each winter, California 88 remains open all winter except during the worst snowstorms. As a result, California 88 is a good alternative to the other all-weather routes that cross the Sierra Nevada, such as U.S. 50 and Interstate 80.
Starting in Stockton at its junction with California 99, California 88 travels through the communities of Victor, Ione, and Jackson. As it passes each town, California 88 gradually leaves the Central Valley, enters the foothills, and begins to ascend the Sierra Nevada. After passing by Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, the town of Pioneer, and the entrance into El Dorado National Forest, California 88 leaves the foothills and enters the mountains, with Kirkwood Ski Resort located near Carson Pass. The trip down after the pass is sudden and dramatic, as the route then weaves east to join California 89 through Woodfords, then connects to Nevada State Route 88 en route to Minden-Gardnerville. SR 88 ends at U.S. 395.
U.S. 50 Alternate
A portion of California 88 (between the intersection with Mormon Emigrant Trail and California 89) over the Carson Pass is also designated as U.S. 50 Alternate for emergency purposes. Signage for the alternate/detour route is generally covered up except when U.S. 50 through the American River Canyon is closed. During times when mainline U.S. 50 is closed, travelers may use California 88 in lieu of U.S. 50 during times of floods or landslides in the American River Canyon. (Note that the segment of U.S. 50 Alternate along Mormon Emigrant Trail may be closed in winter, so its use as an alternative to U.S. 50 during that time period can be mitigated unless one uses California 99, California 12, and California 88 as a complete alternative to U.S. 50.)
California 88 has had its signed designation intact since at least the early 1940s. However, there was a period prior to that (during the 1930s) where California 88 was signed as California 8 between California 49 near Jackson east to the California-Nevada state line. Former California 8 is perhaps more commonly known as the former designation for today's California 26, which had its designation changed when Interstate 8 was created as a legislatively designated route in 1964.
West
Leaving the Silver State of Nevada and entering the Golden State of California (leaving Douglas County and entering Alpine County), westbound Nevada 88 transitions directly onto California 88. From here, California 88 follows the Carson River almost due south toward Woodfords. Some maps depict the segment of California 88 between the Nevada-California state line south to Woodfords as sharing alignment of California 4, but the route is signed only as California 88.
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Advisory signs, such as this one located along westbound California 88 after the Nevada state line provide motorist information about whether certain mountain passes are closed for the winter or temporarily closed due to storm conditions. This particular sign profiles California 4 west (Ebbetts Pass), California 88 west (Carson Pass), and California 89 north/south (Luther and Monitor Passes). Carson Pass is normally kept open throughout the winter, but it can see closures in difficult weather situations.
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The first California 88 reassurance shield is posted shortly thereafter. California 88 from here south to Woodfords and then west toward Carson Pass is part of California's state scenic highway system.
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A dynamic message sign advises motorists along westbound California 88 of potential weather and traffic concerns, especially as they relate to mountain passes. Since all routes ahead (California 88, California 4, and California 89 north/south) require a trip over a mountain pass, this sign can inform if the trip will result in turning around and returning back from where one came.
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A California Agricultural Inspection advisory sign is posted on California 88 west shortly thereafter. This is a lot of information to absorb in a quick drive past this sign.
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Another regulatory sign provides information for the operation of buses and trucks in California.
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The next intersection along California 88 west is with Fredericksburg Road (Lane) west to Foothill Road for local and ranch access. California 88 continues almost due south.
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California 88 continues south with two lanes, one in each direction. Passing is generally permitted along this section of state route. The Sierra Nevada rise in the distance.
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Westbound California 88 next approaches River Ranch Road east (to Chambers Lane) and Emigrant Trail west. Emigrant Trail is an alternate route to California 88, and it rejoins the state highway near Woodfords.
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During winter storm events, California 88 may be closed or restricted to vehicles with snow chains or snow tires.
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The next intersection along California 88 west is with Diamond Valley Road south and Foothill Road west. An old alignment of California 88 departs at this intersection by following Diamond Valley Road south to Carson River Road (old California 88) south.
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California 88 turns southwest toward Woodfords, and the morning sun angle improves.
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Some segments of California 88 are straight as an arrow.
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Watch for wildlife along California 88 during the dawn and dusk hours.
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In the distance ahead is Hawkins Peak (el. 10,024 feet, straight ahead) and Cary Peak (el. 8,727 feet, right of highway).
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Westbound California 88 enters Toiyabe National Forest. The majority of this forest is located in the state of Nevada, but portions spill over into California in the Eastern Sierra.
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Closing in on Woodfords, this sign along westbound California 88 advises that the next passing lane will be two miles ahead.
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Ahead is a Toiyabe National Forest visitors center, which offers tourist information for local attractions such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
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The next right turn from California 88 west is with Emigrant Trail.
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California 88 turns south again between Emigrant Trail and Carson River Road.
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Westbound California 88 approaches Carson River Road (Old California 88) north at the next intersection.
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The next major intersection along California 88 west is with California 89 south and California 4 west to Markleeville. From Markleeville, California 4 travels west across Ebbetts Pass to Angels Camp, while California 89 proceeds east to U.S. 395 near Topaz Lake. Ahead, California 88 west and California 89 north travel west toward Carson Pass. In summer, California 89 continues north over Luther Pass to meet U.S. 50 in Meyers en route to all Lake Tahoe destinations.
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The next right connects California 88 with Old Pony Express Road (old alignment to serve Woodfords).
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To the Alpine County seat of Markleeville turn south on California 89 and California 4. Most motorist services are available in Markleeville, as well as Grover Hot Springs State Park for a nice relaxing soak in hot springs.
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Turn left here to follow California 4 west and California 89 south to Markleeville. Continue straight to follow California 88 west and California 89 north to Carson Pass and Lake Tahoe. While California 4 technically ends at its intersection with California 89 southeast of Markleeville, it is signed all the way to California 88 to provide motorist guidance for those driving to Ebbetts Pass.
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A flashing beacon governs the flow of traffic between California 4-89, California 88, and California 88-89 in Woodfords.
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This view looks west past California 88 and Old Pony Express Road to the houses and rock wall in Woodfords (an old Pony Express station).
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West 
North
This reassurance shield assembly for California 88 west and California 89 north is posted after the intersection with California 4-89 in Woodfords.
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Westbound California 88 and northbound California 89 approaches the other end of Old Pony Express Road; we are now leaving Woodfords and will follow the West Fork of the Carson River through the Toiyabe National Forest. The sheer cliffs of Cary Peak dominate the view looking up.
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This mileage sign along California 88 west and California 89 north provides the distance to Silver Lake (26 miles via California 88 west), Lake Tahoe (26 miles via California 89 north), and Jackson (79 miles via California 88 west).
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Another reminder of the upcoming passing lane is posted shortly after the mileage sign.
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A chain up area is provided on the shoulder of the state route.
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Tall trees and granite cliffs dominate the view along the West Carson River in Toiyabe National Forest.
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Looking up are more granite cliffs leading down from Cary Peak.
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The next left turn from California 88-89 west is Crystal Springs Road. Continue straight ahead to the Crystal Springs campground.
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A passing lane begins after the Crystal Springs Road intersection.
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However, the passing lane is short and ends quickly.
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The majesty of the Sierra Nevada continues to unfold as California 88 west and California 89 north prepare to cross over the West Fork of the Carson River.
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California 88 west and California 89 north cross over the West Fork Carson River.
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The next left from California 88 west and California 89 north leads to the Crystal Springs national forest campground.
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Another passing lane is found along California 88 west and California 89 north.
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No traffic is to be found on this summer's morning in this beautiful canyon.
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Rows of evergreen trees (firs and pines) line the ridges of the Sierra Nevada.
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Crossing over the West Fork Carson River again, Aspens, which offer verdant greens in Summer and startling yellows in Fall, line California 88-89 west.
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Continuing through the canyon, California 88-89 offer stunning views of the two sets of mountains carved by the West Fork Carson River. Campgrounds along this stretch include Snowshoe Springs and Kit Carson.
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Westbound California 88 and northbound California 89 cross over the West Fork of the Carson River again, this time with old bridge railing to boot.
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The next left ahead is the turnoff to Sorensen's Resort, which features close access to Lake Tahoe via California 89 north as well as hiking and fishing.
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The routes divide shortly thereafter. Continue straight to follow California 88 west to Carson Pass, Silver Lake, and Jackson. Turn right ahead to follow California 89 over Luther Pass to Meyers and Lake Tahoe.
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A second guide sign includes more destinations as well as the left turn to Burnside Lakes Road.
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Both California 88 west and California 89 north are truck routes. In the distance is a mileage sign for California 88, which is also signed as U.S. 50 Alternate (see the white blur next to the green blur where the shields are above the mileage guide sign?). This designation, which is sporadically signed, follows California 89 from Meyers to this intersection, then turns west on California 88 west to National Forest Service Road 5/Mormon Emigrant Trail, rejoining U.S. 50 at Pollock Pines at Exit 60 (County Route E-16 / Sly Park Road).
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This view looks west along U.S. 50 Alternate and California 88 west toward Carson Pass.
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West
After the split from California 89, westbound U.S. 50 Alternate and California 88 begin their ascent toward Carson Pass. U.S. 50 Alternate is generally not signed except during conditions that warrant shifting U.S. 50 traffic over to the California 88 corridor (including road construction, landslides, traffic accidents, heavy volume, fires, floods, and storms).
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The backside of this sign more clearly shows the shape of the U.S. 50 Alternate shield that was covered up.
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West reassurance shield posted after the split from California 89 south of Luther Pass, east of Carson Pass, and northwest of Woodfords.
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California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate west cross over the West Fork of the Carson River. The state route will travel southwest toward Round Top, then turn west to connect with Red Lake, Carson Pass, and Caples Lake.
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A partially covered up sign is posted soon thereafter for U.S. 50 Alternate, which is only signed when U.S. 50 itself is closed due to weather or emergency conditions.
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Westbound California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate meet the intersection with Red Lake Vista Road, which connects to Red Lake. A small parking area is located here to see Red Lake. Carson Pass rises just west of this area. Red Lake Vista Road is notable for being an old alignment of California 88 from 1934 to 1972, when the modern road was constructed and opened to traffic.
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During winter months, the area between Red Lake and Caples Lake is suspectable to avalanches, so signs are posted along this section of westbound California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate closing the shoulders to parked cars and pedestrians. California 88 continues to gain elevation as it proceeds toward Carson Pass (el. 8,574 feet).
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California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate ascend toward Carson Pass (el. 8,574 feet) by skirting the northern edge of Red Lake and gaining a passing lane traffic to pass slower vehicles on the steep upgrade.
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Soon thereafter, California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate reach Carson Pass (el. 8,574 feet). A parking area and ranger station area located on the south side of the state highway at Carson Pass, offering views of the surrounding mountains and high-altitude vistas. Some interpretive panels are also located here, including a monument to Snowshoe Thompson. At this point, California 88 leaves Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and enters El Dorado National Forest.
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California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate descend from Carson Pass through El Dorado National Forest. The state route passes by the Woods Lake recreational area, then proceeds toward Caples Lake.
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Continuing its descent from Carson Pass, westbound California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate approaches and passes alongside Caples Lake and then crosses the dam that holds back the reservoir. The historic Caples Lake Resort is located at the west end of Caples Lake. Recreational opportunities are available both in summer and winter.
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Continuing below Caples Lake, California 88 descends alongside Caples Creek toward Kirkwood within El Dorado National Forest.
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Westbound California 88 advances to the historic Kirkwood Inn, which first opened in 1864 as "Kirkwood Station" and sits at the intersection of Alpine, Amador, and El Dorado Counties.
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California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate leave Alpine County and enter Amador County.
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Proceeding southwest, SR 88 generally follows the boundary between Amador County and El Dorado County. Located after the Kirkwood Inn, Kirkwood Meadows Road ties into SR 88 from Kirkwood Ski Resort.
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Ascending toward the Carson Spur (el. 7,970 feet), SR 88 passes through another avalanche danger area.
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The section of SR 88 preceding Carson Spur (el. 7,970 feet) is rather winding with steep grades.
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Upon connecting with Carson Spur, California 88 descends again toward Silver Lake in a southerly direction.
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Westbound California 88 meets the turnoff to Silver Lake, which is briefly visible from the state route.
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California 88 west meets the turnoff to Plasse Road south to Plasse's Resort.
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Here, westbound California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate approaches Tragedy Spring Road, which is an old alignment of California 88.
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A panoramic view of distant Sierra Nevada peaks is available by looking from the westbound lanes of California 88.
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Downhill passing lanes allow motorists along California 88 west some room to pass slow moving vehicles.
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California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate prepare to split at Mormon Emigrant Trail. Turn right onto Mormon Emigrant Trail to follow U.S. 50 Alternate west back to its parent route at Pollock Pines. U.S. 50 Alternate/Mormon Emigrant Trail will follow Iron Mountain Ridge toward Jenkinson Lake, then turns north along El Dorado County E-16 (Sly Park Road) for the final distance to U.S. 50 at Pollock Pines.
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A turnout for slower vehicles is located near the Mormon Emigrant Trail intersection.
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Westbound California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate split at the intersection with Mormon Emigrant Trail. U.S. 50 Alternate/Mormon Emigrant Trail travels west to Jenkinson Lake and Pollock Pines. During winter, Mormon Emigrant Trail is typically closed to through traffic, making U.S. 50 Alternate only a true alternate route during summer (and negating its benefit if U.S. 50 is closed for any period of time during winter). Meanwhile, all-weather California 88 will again aim southwest toward Bear River Reservoir, Ham's Station, and Cooks Station en route to Jackson.
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Traveling southwest and in places almost due south, westbound California 88 (Carson Pass Highway) lowers to 7,000 feet and meets the access road to the local Caltrans Maintenance Station at Peddler's Hill.
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Peddler's Hill Vista Point is located a bit further south of the maintenance station.
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Turn left at the wide turnout for interpretive panels and outstanding views at the Peddler's Hill Vista Point. No restroom or ranger facilities are available here. Between 1950-1972, the Peddler Hill Ski Area was located directly behind you, across the highway. This overlook was the farthest point east that the state plowed snow until 1972 when Kirkwood Ski Area, located 20 miles east, opened. At that time, Peddler Hill Ski Area closed.
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Descending downhill from Peddler's Hill, westbound California 88 approaches the turnoff to Bear River Reservoir.
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Westbound California 88 proceeds southwest from Bear River Reservoir toward Ham's Station, with the highway's elevation dropping below 6,000 feet.
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Soon thereafter, westbound California 88 enters the community of Ham's Station, which was settled in 1879 and has a restaurant and store.
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Continuing downhill, westbound California 88 next enters the small community of Cooks Station, which was settled in 1863 and has a restaurant and store. The highway elevation drops about 1,000 feet in elevation between Ham's Station and Cooks Station.
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As is common practice along California's high mountain highways, speed limit signs are in place for lowered speed limits during tire chain requirements as part of a snowstorm. This speed limit sign is posted along California 88 near Cooks Station.
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West of Cooks Station, California 88 approaches a major intersection with Omo Ranch Road. At this intersection, turn right on Omo Ranch Road west to Pipi Ranch, Omo Ranch, and Caldor.
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Continuing west, California 88 resumes its trek downhill toward Jackson. Passing lanes are in place in both directions to allow motorists to pass slower vehicles.
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Westbound California 88 approaches Dew Drop Road, which is an old alignment of the state highway that was bypassed to avoid a sharp curve in the road.
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Quickly thereafter, westbound California 88 approaches the turnoff to Shake Ridge Road, which travels west to Sutter Creek.
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Continuing west, California 88 sees ever-increasing more development as it proceeds southwest through the national forest. A ranger station is located at the intersection of California 88 at Silver Drive.
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West of Pioneer, California 88 west approaches the turnoff to Pioneer Volcano Road. Turn right onto Pioneer Volcano Road north to Black Chasm Cavern National Landmark, which is privately operated and has paid tours. In addition, Pioneer Volcano Road proceeds north to the community of Volcano.
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Soon thereafter, westbound California 88 meets the turnoff to California 26 west. Initially, California 26 actually travels east/south along Red Corral Road en route to West Point, then turns south to Sandy Gulch and then southwest from there to Mokelumne Hill. California 26 is longer, slower alternative from this point west to Stockton.
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Continuing west, California 88 approaches the turnoff to Aqueduct Volcano Road.
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California 88 enters the unincorporated community of Pine Grove.
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Westbound California 88 approaches Pine Grove Volcano Road, which travels northeast toward Volcano.
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At the other end of Pine Grove, westbound California 88 approaches California 104/Ridge Road, which travels west to Sutter Creek. California 104 is unsigned between California 88 and California 49.
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Use California 104 west to Sutter Creek or proceed west along California 88 to Jackson.
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Prior to entering the city of Jackson, westbound California 88 approaches Dalton Road, which connects to the Jackson Rancheria casino.
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Westbound California 88 enters the city of Jackson ("Preserving our Past, Enriching our Present, Building our Future"). Jackson had a population of 4,651 as of the 2010 Census and sits at an elevation of 4,651 feet.
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Once in the city limits, California 88 connects with Mission Boulevard and Broadway en route to California 49 south. An erroneous U.S. 49 sign was in place in 2010.
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A bit further west, California 88 (Carson Pass Highway) approaches Broadway (Historic California 49). Turn right for Broadway into historic downtown Jackson.
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Immediately after the intersection with Broadway, westbound California 88 (Carson Pass Highway) meets California 49, which is known as the Mother Lode Highway and the Golden Chain Highway. Turn left for California 49 south to San Andreas, Angels Camp, and Sonora. Turn right for California 49 north to Placerville and California 88 west to Stockton.
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After crossing the Sierra Nevada and descending into Jackson, westbound California 88 and northbound California 49 meet and share alignment briefly. The two routes merge through the city center, then split. From there, California 49 continues north to Placerville along the Gold Country Highway. California 88 continues to ascend the foothills as it heads toward Carson Pass (el. 8,573 feet).
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The next right connects California 49-88 with Main Street into the historic heart of the city of Jackson.
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West
Well west of Jackson, California 88 leaves Amador County and enters San Joaquin County.
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Westbound California 88 approaches Liberty Road.
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Near the Liberty Road intersection, California 88 will pass under a Pacific Gas & Electric power line that was originally constructed to 500kV standards but functions as a double-circuit 230kV structure. This line travels north to the dormant Rancho Seco nuclear power generating station.
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East
After the Mormon Emigrant Trail intersection, this mileage sign is posted along eastbound California 88 and (mostly unsigned) U.S. 50 Alternate. The covered up part of the sign has a set of banners and shield for "U.S. 50 Alternate east." The other mileage for the return to U.S. 50 is also covered up. Aside from that, this sign shows the distance to the junction with California 89 and the distance to South Lake Tahoe.
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Here is a close-up of the same U.S. 50 Alternate sign on eastbound California 88.
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Eastbound California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate leaves El Dorado National Forest and enters Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest at Carson Pass. A small visitors center is located at Carson Pass, along with several viewpoints and points of interest.
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This view looks east from the west end of Red Lake Vista Road. A small turnout is located here to view the Sierra Nevada and Caples Lake.
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Nearing the junction with California 89, this sign is posted on California 88 and U.S. 50 Alternate east. Turn left for U.S. 50 Alternate east and California 89 north to South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, and Truckee via Luther Pass. Continue straight ahead for California 88 east and California 89 south to Markleeville and Minden-Gardnerville.
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East South
Eastbound California 88 and southbound California 89 split at this intersection in Woodfords. Turn right (south) here for California 4-89 south to Markleeville, or continue straight for California 88 east and north to Minden-Gardnerville in Nevada.
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East
This reassurance shield for California 88 east is posted in Woodfords after the California 4-89 intersection.
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Eastbound California 88 meets Carson River Road, which is an old alignment of California 88 that parallels the state highway on the southeast side closer to the Carson River.
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Soon thereafter, California 88 east approaches Emigrant Trail, which also parallels California 88 on the northwest side of the state route.
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The distant Pine Nut Mountains spread into view on the east side of the Carson Valley as California 88 leaves the shadow of Cary Peak.
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Eastbound California 88 meets Foothill Road and Diamond Valley Road . Diamond Valley Road travels southeast then southwest via a Washoe Indian Reservation to return to California 4-89 north of Markleeville.
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As California 88 turns north, the sprawling Carson Valley comes into view. Pastoral and agricultural, it is a very productive farming area that also contains the cities of Minden and Gardnerville.
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Eastbound California 88 approaches Emigrant Trail southwest and River Ranch Road to Carson River Road.
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This view looks east across a grazing field in the Carson Valley.
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Northbound California 88 approaches Fredericksburg Road.
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Another pastoral view looks east from California 88 north.
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California 88 approaches the state line with Nevada. A series of signs in the other direction warn of traffic/weather conditions and provide regulatory guidance for incoming traffic to the Golden State.
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Northbound California 88 leaves the Golden State of California (Alpine County) and enters the Silver State of Nevada and Douglas County (population 41,259 as of the 2000 Census). At this point, California 88 becomes Nevada 88, one of the rare instances where a California state route retains its route number upon entering a neighboring state.
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scenes
A C monument located near Silver Lake, at an elevation of 7,300 feet. C monuments (also called C-blocks) were used to mark the right-of-way for California highways in the earlier days of establishing highway corridors in the state. These monuments are not used in modern highway construction, but remnant blocks remain in place, especially on long-standing alignments of state route. Photo taken 06/16/01 by Joel Windmiller.
Viewing Red Lake, which is located between Red Lake Vista Road and California 88. On the northern shore of Red Lake is California 88.
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Closer to Carson Pass, another observation area looks south and west from the west end of Red Lake Vista Road near California 88.
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A ranger station/visitor interpretive center is located at Carson Pass, the highest point along Multi State Route 88. Inside the visitors center is a timeline depicting the history of travel over Carson Pass, including some older pictures of California 88 at the apex.
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Also at Carson Pass is an obelisk commemorating Snowshoe Thompson, a postman named Jon Torsteinson (John A. Thompson). Snowshoe Thompson delivered the mail using cross-country skis to trek across deep snow back between 1856 and 1876. His route included the territory between Genoa, Nevada, and Placerville, California (eventually with an additional route to Virginia City, Nevada).1The granite obelisk is California Landmark #378.
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Tragedy Spring Road is an old alignment of California 88. Along this road is a picnic area/turnout for Tragedy Spring, which sits at an elevation of 7,907 feet. A short walk takes visitors to the actual spring. Three Mormon pioneers were killed on this site in 1848; plaques and memorials on site tell the tale. Look on the ground for grave markers for the three pioneers slain here.
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A vista point at Peddler Hill offers stellar mountain scenery as well as interpretive panels that describe the history of the roadway as well as the former ski area located near here.
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To the southwest of here is Bear River Reservoir, which is located along California 88.
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Bear River Reservoir is located southwest of the vista point at Peddler Hill along California 88.
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References:
- Jon "Snowshoe Thompson" Torsteinson by Lester Letson on June 13, 2008. Snowshoe Thompson is permanently interred at Genoa Cemetery in Genoa, Nevada (in the Carson Valley west of Nevada 88 and U.S. 395). This is Find A Grave Memorial #27519879. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=27519879
Photo Credits:
- Andy Field: 07/18/09, 07/20/09, 09/05/10
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