Name | Lake Tahoe - Mount Tallac |
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Summary | Spectacular view of Fallen Leaf Lake, Lake Tahoe, and Desolation Wilderness |
Type | Day Hike - Out and Back |
Distance (Total) | 10.0 miles / 16.1 km |
Elevation Gain | 3,235 feet / 986 meters |
Minimum Elevation | 6,500 feet / 1,981 meters |
Maximum Elevation | 9,735 feet / 2,967 meters |
Hiking Season | - All Year Long |
Things To See | - Lake Views - Mountain Views - Summit |
Difficulty | Strenuous |
Rating | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
Nearby Town | South Lake Tahoe, California, United States |
Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/recreation/wilderness/desowild/trails/east/mt-tallac-trail.shtml |
Permit Required | Wilderness Permit |
Trail Map |
Providing a spectacular view of Fallen Leaf Lake, Lake Tahoe, and Desolation Wilderness, this strenuous hike is well worth the effort. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the Sierra mountains; bring a jacket, carry lots of water and allow plenty of time for your trip.
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 Mt. Tallac Trailhead.
The first part of the trail to Floating Island and Cathedral Lakes is easy to moderate and can be enjoyed by the novice hiker. Beyond Cathedral Lake, the trail becomes steep and strenuous as it continues up the front face of Mount Tallac.
The trailhead is located approximately 3-1/2 miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Look for the Mt. Tallac Trailhead sign directly across from the entrance to Baldwin Beach. Turn left down the dirt road and continue to the trailhead parking.
Latitude | 38.929302108 degrees / 38° 55.758' / 38° 55' 45.49" |
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Longitude | -120.0648164749 degrees / -120° 3.889' / -120° 3' 53.34" |
Created by Nick on 11/08/2007 |
Last edited by Nick on 11/27/2007 |