Lake Tahoe - Vikingsholm Trail - Hiking trail near South Lake Tahoe, California, United States - Description
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| Name | Lake Tahoe - Vikingsholm Trail |
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| Summary | View an authentic replica of a Viking castle which is part of the Emerald Bay State Park |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total) | 2.0 miles / 3.2 km |
| Elevation Gain | 400 feet / 122 meters |
| Minimum Elevation | 6,230 feet / 1,899 meters |
| Maximum Elevation | 6,630 feet / 2,021 meters |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long |
| Things To See | - Historic Site - Waterfalls |
| 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/trails/hiking/w/vikingsholm-trail.shtml |
| Permit Required | State Park Fee |
| Trail Map |
View an authentic replica of a Viking castle which is part of the Emerald Bay State Park. Daily tours are given from mid-June through Labor Day. A nominal fee is charged. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the fabulous view of Emerald Bay and Fannette Island from the shoreline of this California state park. Pets are not allowed.
Trail goes past the observation area. After you have enjoyed the castle, hike the short trail to Lower Eagle Falls which begins directly across from the castle.
Take Highway 89 north from South Lake Tahoe approximately 9 miles to the parking lot on the right. The parking lot fills up quickly in the summer season, so arrive early.
| Latitude | 38.9551372254 degrees / 38° 57.308' / 38° 57' 18.49" |
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| Longitude | -120.1068735123 degrees / -120° 6.412' / -120° 6' 24.74" |
| Created by Nick on 11/08/2007 |
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