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Parking area on the south side of Carson Summit (8574').
Informational sign marks the trailhead.
The trail to Woods Lake is well marked with blue diamond blazes.
Several creek crossings present trail hazards.
Snowshoeing to Woods Lake.
A stream that flows from Woods Lake.
Wooden boxes in the trees mark important forks in the trail, such as this sign at the fork to Winnemucca Lake.
A bridge on the route to Woods Lake.
Woods Lake has picnic tables and bathrooms, and it remains very quiet during the winter.
Woods Lake (8226').