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Cathedral Lake and Floating Island Lake

United States > California > El Dorado County

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

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

Mount Tallac

United States > California > El Dorado County

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

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

United States > California > El Dorado County

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 7 Summits Loop Hike

United States > California > El Dorado County

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

Gear up for your next adventure:

🗻Climbing Gear Basics - Essential gear for beginner climbers
🔦LED Headlamp - Bright and durable LED headlamp for night navigation
🛠️Outdoor Gear Repair Kit - Essential tools to fix gear on the trail
🧭Orienteering Set - Complete compass and map reading kit
🪑Ultralight Camp Chairs - Portable seating for resting after a long day of mapping

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