El Dorado County trails
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Mount Tallac Trail in Desolation Wilderness
United States > California > El Dorado County
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

Mount Tallac via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
United States > California > El Dorado County
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

Pyramid Peak Trail in Eldorado National Forest
United States > California > El Dorado County > Strawberry
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

Wrights Lake and Enchanted Pools Loop
United States > California > El Dorado County
Loop hike from Wrights Lake via Twin Lakes Trail, Enchanted Pools, Tyler Lake Trail, Rockbound Trail and Old Corral Loop Trail in the Eldorado National Forest and the Desolation Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Nature #Forest #Mountain #River #Falls #Wilderness
Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 449 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,313 ft

Cascade Falls Trail
United States > California > El Dorado County
Distance: 0.7 mi • Elevation gain: 72 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,926 ft