Below are directions to the Powderhorn trailhead. From interstate 80 in Truckee, take Highway 89S and drive to Tahoe City. Continue south on 89S from Tahoe City another 4.2 miles to Caspian Picnic Area. Turn west on Blackwood Canyon Road. The road follows Blackwood creek for 2.3 miles, crosses the creek and then climbs 4.8 miles to Barker Pass.
Pavement ends at the summit.
The Powderhorn trailhead is 2.3 miles down the road from where the pavement ends. Because the trail is located within the Granite Chief Wilderness and much of it within the Game Refuge Area, it is a real jewel for hikers seeking nature and solitude. All rights reserved.