Constance Pass Trail

View of Del Monte Ridge from Constance Pass

Jim Patterson

Trail Conditions
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Description

Ecosystem type: Subalpine meadow, montane forest
Trail tread types: Rough
General elevation trend: Steep
Unique features: Subalpine high country
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 7.8 miles
Elevation change: 2,182 feet to 5,850 feet
Best Season: Early July through October

 

Camping

Permits/Reservations: For the most up to date information about obtaining a Wilderness Permit click here.
Food Storage Method: Bear canisters are required in the subalpine high country where food cannot be hung at least 12 feet high and 10 feet out from the nearest tree trunk.
Campsites: Anywhere on bare ground and 200 feet from water sources.
Toilet Facilities: None. Bury waste 6-8" deep and 200 feet from water sources and campsites. Please pack out toilet paper.
Water Source: Nearby streams. Always boil, filter, or chemically treat your drinking water to prevent Giardia.
Stock: Allowed. See Stock Use for regulations.

 

Special Concerns

Leave No Trace: Practice Leave No Trace guidelines during your stay to protect vegetation and reduce impacts in the wilderness. Camp in established sites or on bare ground.
Campfires: To protect sensitive vegetation, campfires are prohibited above 3,500 feet. Where fires are allowed, practice Leave No Trace with your fire ring. Burn dead and down wood only.
Respect Wildlife: To protect bears and other wildlife, all food, garbage, and scented items must be be secured from all wildlife 24 hours a day, unless they are being transported, consumed, or prepared for consumption. Bear canisters are recommended in this area.

 

Safety

• Always carry the 10 Essentials: map, compass, flashlight, knife, matches, nylon cord, extra food and water, and rain gear with warm clothes.
• Map & compass navigation skills may be necessary in places along this trail. Snow may cover higher reaches of this trail in any season, so know how to navigate without a trail for guidance.
• Let someone know where and when you are taking your hike. Make emergency plans for them to follow if you do not return.
• Watch the weather before and during your hike. Storms move quickly. Whiteouts are sudden. Read the weather forecasts, but remember to read the weather in front of your eyes.

 

Trail Conditions