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Mount Tallac Trail in Desolation Wilderness

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. Upon reaching the summit, one is rewarded with panoramic views of Emerald Bay and the expansive Desolation Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake

Distance: 9.8 mi
Elevation gain: 3,261 ft
Maximum elevation: 9,711 ft
Elevation loss: 3,258 ft
Minimum elevation: 6,450 ft

Moving time: 6 h 25 m
Moving speed: 1.5 mph
Maximum speed: 7.6 mph
Total time: 8 h 48 m
Global speed: 1.1 mph

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Trail profile

Distance: 9.8 mi
Elevation gain: 3,261 ft
Maximum elevation: 9,711 ft
Elevation loss: 3,258 ft
Minimum elevation: 6,450 ft

Moving time: 6 h 25 m
Moving speed: 1.5 mph
Maximum speed: 7.6 mph
Total time: 8 h 48 m
Global speed: 1.1 mph

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About this trail

Name: Mount Tallac Trail in Desolation Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Tallac Trailhead Parking, Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail, El Dorado County, California, United States (38.92145 -120.06822)

End: Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail, El Dorado County, California, United States (38.92142 -120.06819)

Coordinates: 38.89344 -120.09902 38.92145 -120.06814

Topography: El Dorado County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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