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Mount Tallac

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
  • Elevation loss: 3,327 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,450 ft

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  • Distance: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 3,327 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 9,708 ft
  • Elevation loss: 3,327 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,450 ft

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Desolation Wilderness 7 Summits Loop Hike

United States > California > El Dorado County

Starting from Glen Alpine Road near Fallen Leaf Lake, this demanding high-country loop enters the southern Desolation Wilderness beneath Angora Peak and sweeps south and west through granite terrain toward Ralston Peak. The climb gradually opens views across the Echo Lakes country, Fallen Leaf Lake and the…

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

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 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

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔦Compact Flashlight - Reliable flashlight for emergencies
🧭Orienteering Set - Complete compass and map reading kit
🏔️Mountain Trail Maps - High‑detail maps for popular peaks
🥾Men's Hiking Boots - Durable, waterproof footwear for rugged terrain and steep inclines
🧭Pro Hiking Compasses - High-accuracy liquid-filled compasses for topographic orientation

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