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Eagle Lake Trail in Desolation Wilderness

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 amidst rugged mountains. This short yet rewarding hike provides stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding wilderness, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. #Hiking #Lake #Forest #Mountain #Nature

  • Distance: 1.9 mi
  • Elevation gain: 456 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 7,021 ft
  • Elevation loss: 453 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,585 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 12 m
  • Moving speed: 1.6 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.6 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 47 m
  • Global speed: 1.1 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 1.9 mi
  • Elevation gain: 456 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 7,021 ft
  • Elevation loss: 453 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,585 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 12 m
  • Moving speed: 1.6 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.6 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 47 m
  • Global speed: 1.1 mph

About this trail

Name: Eagle Lake Trail in Desolation Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Eagle Lake Trail, El Dorado County, California, United States (38.95188 -120.11324)

End: Eagle Falls Trailhead, Eagle Lake Trail, El Dorado County, California, United States (38.95192 -120.11329)

Coordinates: 38.94360 -120.12057 38.95207 -120.11324

Topography: El Dorado County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Eagle Lake via Upper Eagle Falls

United States > California > El Dorado County

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

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

Eagle Lake

United States > California > El Dorado County

Desolation Wilderness #Hiking #Lake #Forest #Mountain

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

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