Beckwourth Pass in Chilcoot, California

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Beckwourth Pass

Roadside rest area, Beckwourth 's Pass, State Hwy 70 (P.M. 95.8), 1.5 mi E of Chilcoot, Chilcoot, CA , USA

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Historical Marker

Beckwourth Pass, at an elevation of 5,221 feet, the lowest pass in the Sierra Nevada, was discovered in 1851 by James P. Beckwourth. The monument is dedicated to the discoverer and to the pioneers who passed along this trail.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00