Lake Tahoe - Echo Lakes Trailhead - Hiking trail near South Lake Tahoe, California, United States - Description
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| Name | Lake Tahoe - Echo Lakes Trailhead |
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| Summary | Hike to many lakes |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total) | 5.0 miles / 8.0 km |
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| Hiking Season | - Spring |
| Things To See | - Lake Views |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. |
| Nearby Town | South Lake Tahoe, California, United States |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/recreation/wilderness/desowild/trails/east/echo-lake-trail.shtml |
| Permit Required | Wilderness Permit |
| Trail Map |
Many different hikes can be taken from this trailhead. For a short walk, hike to the far end of Upper Echo Lake. Many longer hike options await you farther down the trail!
A boat taxi operated in the summer by Echo Lakes Resort cuts three miles off your trip. A nominal fee is charged for this service. Contact the Echo Lakes Chalet for more information: (530) 659-7207.
A wilderness permit is required. Day hikers, pick up your permit at the self serve area at the trailhead. Overnight hikers will need an overnight permit for Desolation Wilderness. This permit must be purchased before you get to the Echo Lakes Trailhead.
Take Highway 50 to Echo Summit and turn onto Johnson Pass Road. Stay left and the road will lead you to the parking area by Lower Echo Lake.
| Latitude | 38.8286925934 degrees / 38° 49.722' / 38° 49' 43.29" |
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| Longitude | -120.0382304192 degrees / -120° 2.294' / -120° 2' 17.63" |
| Created by Nick on 11/08/2007 |
| Last edited by Nick on 11/08/2007 |
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