I've been on this trail twice in the last few weeks. Snow at the upper elevations make it hard (impossible) to go all the way, but that's coming this summer. Meanwhile the vistas of various Lakes is still worth getting up this trail even if only for 2-3 miles.
Mt. Tallac Trail, South Lake Tahoe
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Mt. Tallac Trail
Lily Lake trailhead, Fallen Leaf Lake Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
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This is a nice summer hike with unbelievable views from the top. Be sure to bring your camera. Also great in the winter when there is lots of snow for skiing.
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Great hike...I didn't go all the way up...and didn't reach the snowline...but the trail along the ridge provides fantastic views of Mt. Tallac, Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake. Very nice!
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Mt Tallac is easily the best hike in the Tahoe area. From the top, you can almost see all of Lake Tahoe.
Trail - 10 miles RT, 3,250 ft elv gain., 9,739 ft at the top.
The trail starts out pretty easy, you get an early payoff on the ridge line with a view of Fallen Leaf Lake. After winding...
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Hands down the best trail in the area. If you are in decent shape and love hikes with beautiful vistas, it is worth the time it takes to go. The 2-3 hour hike (one-way) can be broken into three sections: the first is up to Cathedral Lake and is a decent workout but is also the flattest section. The second...
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