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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: 139 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,140 m
  • Elevation loss: 138 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,007 m
  • 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: 139 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,140 m
  • Elevation loss: 138 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,007 m
  • 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

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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: 135 m • Maximum elevation: 2,139 m

Eagle Lake

United States > California > El Dorado County

Desolation Wilderness #Hiking #Lake #Forest #Mountain

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 149 m • Maximum elevation: 2,140 m

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