El Dorado County trails

From the Wrights Lake trailhead area, this loop leaves the lakeshore through the inlet meadows and forest, joining the Twin Lakes Trail in the Eldorado National Forest and at the edge of Desolation Wilderness. It then heads toward the Enchanted Pools, where South Fork Silver Creek works through polished…

Distance: 6.4 Km • Elevation gain: 137 m • Maximum elevation: 2,229 m

Starting from the Sly Park Road access, this counter-clockwise route begins along the south shore of Jenkinson Lake, passing the Sly Park Saddle Dam and Sly Park Dam before joining the named Jenkinson Lake Loop. The trail then follows the quieter wooded side of the lake, weaving around small coves and…

Distance: 13.1 Km • Elevation gain: 292 m • Maximum elevation: 1,104 m

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…

Distance: 3.1 Km • Elevation gain: 139 m • Maximum elevation: 2,140 m

Distance: 20.3 Km • Elevation gain: 619 m • Maximum elevation: 2,469 m

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: 8.8 Km • Elevation gain: 368 m • Maximum elevation: 2,328 m

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: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 977 m • Maximum elevation: 2,958 m

The Pyramid Peak Trail in Eldorado National Forest offers a challenging and rewarding hike, leading to impressive views of the surrounding wilderness. Along the route, hikers encounter a mix of alpine terrain, including meadows, ponds, and the dramatic rock formations typical of the Sierra Nevada. The trail's…

Distance: 10.3 Km • Elevation gain: 1,202 m • Maximum elevation: 3,035 m

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: 15.8 Km • Elevation gain: 994 m • Maximum elevation: 2,960 m

Hike from Echo Lake to Upper Echo Lake and Lower Echo Lake via Echo Pass Viewpoint and Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. #Hiking #Lake #Mountain #Nature #Forest #PCT #Overlook

Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 273 m • Maximum elevation: 2,327 m

Desolation Wilderness. Eldorado National Forest. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 6.5 Km • Elevation gain: 417 m • Maximum elevation: 2,281 m

Mountain Bike loop in Auburn State Recreation Area. #MTB #Loop #Forest #Nature

Distance: 14.9 Km • Elevation gain: 308 m • Maximum elevation: 496 m

Desolation Wilderness. Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake, Floating Island Lake, Cathedral Lake. #Hiking #Snowshoeing #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature

Distance: 16.1 Km • Elevation gain: 1,014 m • Maximum elevation: 2,959 m

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

Distance: 3.0 Km • Elevation gain: 135 m • Maximum elevation: 2,139 m

Hike via Mount Tallac Trail in Desolation Wilderness #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Lake

Distance: 15.7 Km • Elevation gain: 993 m • Maximum elevation: 2,954 m

Desolation Wilderness #Hiking #Lake #Forest #Mountain

Distance: 3.2 Km • Elevation gain: 149 m • Maximum elevation: 2,140 m

#Hiking #Loop #Eldorado

Distance: 25.0 Km • Elevation gain: 978 m • Maximum elevation: 2,810 m

Ralston Peak, Pyramid Peak, Mount Agassiz, Mount Price, Jacks Peak, Dicks Peak and Mount Tallac.

Distance: 38.6 Km • Elevation gain: 2,956 m • Maximum elevation: 3,034 m

Distance: 9.2 Km • Elevation gain: 933 m • Maximum elevation: 2,822 m

Distance: 1.1 Km • Elevation gain: 22 m • Maximum elevation: 2,111 m