Spooner Summit, Carson City

Name: Spooner Summit
Address: Carson City, United States

#3 among attractions in Carson City

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Facts and practical information

Spooner Summit is a mountain pass through the Carson Range, linking the Lake Tahoe Area to Carson City via US 50. The highest point of the pass is located just east of Spooner Lake just before the first set of curves when traveling eastbound. ()

Maximum elevation: 7146 ftCoordinates: 39°6'15"N, 119°53'50"W

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Carson City United States

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Spooner Summit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spooner Lake, Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park, Chimney Beach, Thunderbird Lodge.

0.8 miW
Park, Natural attraction, Lake
Spooner Lake, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
22 min walk • Spooner Lake is a man-made reservoir located just north of the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 28 near Spooner Summit, a pass in the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada leading to Carson City, Nevada from Lake Tahoe.
4.6 miN
Natural attraction, Protected area
Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
119 min walk • Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park is a state park comprising multiple management units and public recreation areas on the northeast shores of Lake Tahoe in the U.S. state of Nevada. The park covers approximately 14,301 acres.
4.6 miNW
Beach
Chimney Beach, Carson City
118 min walk • Chimney Beach is a beach on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. It is named after the chimney that is on the shoreline. The chimney once served an old cabin, but now stands alone.
4.9 miN
Museum, History museum
Thunderbird Lodge, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
126 min walk • The Thunderbird Lodge, also known as the Whittell Estate, is a historic 6.51-acre waterfront estate located on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, in western Washoe County, Nevada. It is now within Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park.
3.5 miNW
Beach
Whale Beach, Carson City
90 min walk • Whale Beach is a beach on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe in Nevada, within the city limits of Carson City. It is known for being a nude beach. It derives its current name from the large rocks near the water's edge.

Spooner Summit, Carson City

Facts and practical information

Carson City plan & book

Spooner Summit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Spooner Lake, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Chimney Beach, Carson City

Thunderbird Lodge, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Whale Beach, Carson City