El Dorado County trails

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: 6.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,202 m • Maximum elevation: 3,035 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: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 977 m • Maximum elevation: 2,958 m

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

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 417 m • Maximum elevation: 2,281 m

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

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,014 m • Maximum elevation: 2,959 m

Loop hike from Wrights Lake via Twin Lakes Trail, Enchanted Pools, Tyler Lake Trail, Rockbound Trail and Old Corral Loop Trail in the Eldorado National Forest and the Desolation Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Nature #Forest #Mountain #River #Falls #Wilderness

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 137 m • Maximum elevation: 2,229 m

#Hiking #Loop #Eldorado

Distance: 15.5 mi • Elevation gain: 978 m • Maximum elevation: 2,810 m

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

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 135 m • Maximum elevation: 2,139 m

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

Distance: 9.3 mi • Elevation gain: 308 m • Maximum elevation: 496 m

Hike / Run / Mountain Bike loop around Jenkinson Lake, Pollock Pines. #Hiking #Running #MTB #Loop #Lake #Forest #Nature

Distance: 8.1 mi • Elevation gain: 292 m • Maximum elevation: 1,104 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: 5.5 mi • Elevation gain: 368 m • Maximum elevation: 2,328 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: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 273 m • Maximum elevation: 2,327 m

Distance: 0.7 mi • Elevation gain: 22 m • Maximum elevation: 2,111 m