How to drive the unpaved road to the lookout at Bunker Hill in California?
Bunker Hill is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.295m (7,529ft) above sea level, located in El Dorado County, in the US state of California.
Where is Bunker Hill?
The peak is located west of Tahoma, near the boundary with Placer County, in the northeastern part of California.
Why is there a road to Bunker Hill?
At the summit there’s a fire lookout tower built in 1942.
Is the road to Bunker Hill unpaved?
Located in El Dorado National Forest, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It features narrow parts and steep sections. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended.
How long is the road to Bunker Hill?
Starting from Rubicon Trail, the road to the summit is 13.8 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 512 m and the average gradient is 3.71%.
Is the road to Bunker Hill open year-round?
Set high in the Sierra Nevada, the road is not plowed in winters.
Pic: Tom G