El Dorado County trails

From the Wrights Lake trailhead area, this loop leaves the lakeshore through the inlet meadows and forest, joining the Twin Lakes Trail in the Eldorado National Forest and at the edge of Desolation Wilderness. It then heads toward the Enchanted Pools, where South Fork Silver Creek works through polished…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 449 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,313 ft

Starting from the Sly Park Road access, this counter-clockwise route begins along the south shore of Jenkinson Lake, passing the Sly Park Saddle Dam and Sly Park Dam before joining the named Jenkinson Lake Loop. The trail then follows the quieter wooded side of the lake, weaving around small coves and…

Distance: 8.1 mi • Elevation gain: 958 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,622 ft

The Eagle Lake Trail in California's Desolation Wilderness offers a moderately challenging hike through a picturesque landscape of towering pines, granite peaks, and cascading waterfalls. Starting near Emerald Bay, the trail ascends past the scenic Eagle Falls before reaching the serene Eagle Lake, nestled…

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 456 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,021 ft

Distance: 12.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,031 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,100 ft

Hike to Cathedral Lake and Floating Island Lake via Mount Tallac Trail above the Fallen Leaf Lake in the Desolation Wilderness. #Hiking #Nature #Lake #Mountain #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 5.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,207 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,638 ft

The Mount Tallac Trail offers a breathtaking and demanding route with a rewarding summit experience. Early sections of the hike pass by serene alpine lakes like Floating Island Lake, offering a peaceful atmosphere and views of the surrounding mountains, including Fallen Leaf Lake. As you ascend, the trail…

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,205 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,705 ft

The Pyramid Peak Trail in Eldorado National Forest offers a challenging and rewarding hike, leading to impressive views of the surrounding wilderness. Along the route, hikers encounter a mix of alpine terrain, including meadows, ponds, and the dramatic rock formations typical of the Sierra Nevada. The trail's…

Distance: 6.4 mi • Elevation gain: 3,944 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,957 ft

The Mount Tallac Trail in Desolation Wilderness offers hikers breathtaking vistas of Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe, with the Floating Island Lake and Cathedral Lake gracing the path. As the ascent continues, the trail meanders through alpine meadows adorned with wildflowers, leading to rugged granite ridges.…

Distance: 9.8 mi • Elevation gain: 3,261 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,711 ft

Hike from Echo Lake to Upper Echo Lake and Lower Echo Lake via Echo Pass Viewpoint and Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. #Hiking #Lake #Mountain #Nature #Forest #PCT #Overlook

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 896 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,635 ft

Desolation Wilderness. Eldorado National Forest. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,368 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,484 ft

Mountain Bike loop in Auburn State Recreation Area. #MTB #Loop #Forest #Nature

Distance: 9.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,010 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,627 ft

Desolation Wilderness. Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake, Floating Island Lake, Cathedral Lake. #Hiking #Snowshoeing #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,327 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,708 ft

Desolation Wilderness. #Hiking #Lake #Waterfall #River #Forest #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 443 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,018 ft

Hike via Mount Tallac Trail in Desolation Wilderness #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Lake

Distance: 9.8 mi • Elevation gain: 3,258 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,692 ft

Desolation Wilderness #Hiking #Lake #Forest #Mountain

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 489 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,021 ft

#Hiking #Loop #Eldorado

Distance: 15.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,209 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,219 ft

Ralston Peak, Pyramid Peak, Mount Agassiz, Mount Price, Jacks Peak, Dicks Peak and Mount Tallac.

Distance: 24.0 mi • Elevation gain: 9,698 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,954 ft

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 3,061 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,259 ft

Distance: 0.7 mi • Elevation gain: 72 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,926 ft