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Turn left onto Fallen Leaf Lake Road for about 4.8 miles. Getting there: Drive north on Highway 89 from the Highway 50 junction for about three miles. Tallac to reach the upper falls, a short one-mile round trip in the scenic Desolation Wilderness. A short walk takes you to the bottom lookout point where you can see the sheer magnitude of the falls, or hike up the backside of Mt. The lower falls are impressive as the waters plummet 60 feet down the layered rocks. Experience an up-close view of the falls from the road without a step! Also known as the Fallen Leaf Lake Falls, these waters just keep giving, they are huge, spectacular and not to be missed. Head a little off the beaten path to the picture perfect Glen Alpine Falls.

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A free permit is required, available from the Cascade Trailhead kiosk. There is an alternate route via the Eagle Falls Trailhead. Head right at the start (left will take you to Cascade Falls). Follow the trail to Desolation Wilderness/Dicks Lake. Drive through the campground to the trailhead. Getting there: Drive north on Highway 89 (8 miles from South Lake Tahoe, 20 miles from Tahoe City) to the Bayview Campground, just after the paved Emerald Bay lookout parking lot.

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Plan a full day for this exceptional escape into the wilderness. The trail then crosses a bubbling stream to the waters of Fontanillis Falls cascading down a gentle sloping wall of granite, so gentle you can walk next to the rushing waters of this Lake Tahoe waterfall. Set out on this trail with lots of elevation change and lots of sun, pass the forested shoreline of Dicks Lake and climb the summit to Maggie’s Peak to reach the shores of Fontanillis Lake. Alternatively, take the Trolley from South Lake Tahoe!įONTANILLIS FALLS – Desolation WildernessĮxperienced hikers can head from the trailhead at Bayview Campground into the heart of the Desolation Wilderness on this 12-mile round trip hike to the marvellous Fontanillis Falls, tumbling 150 feet down into Upper Velma Lake. Parking also available in the Vikingsholm/Emerald Bay parking lot or along the highway. Getting there: Drive north on Highway 89 from the Highway 50 junction for 8.5 miles to the Eagle Falls Picnic area. Continue on from Eagle Lake for another 5 miles, an alternative route to the incredible Fontanillis Falls. Follow the stone steps to the Upper Eagle Falls to dangle your feet from the wooden bridge as the water roars beneath you. When the waters are gushing, a wave of mist mingles over the viewing platform. The perfect place for a picnic and a dip. The Vikingsholm Castle lies grandly at the bottom of the falls on the edge of Eagle Lake. Follow the signs to Vikingsholm to reach the top of Lower Eagle Falls and to truly experience the beauty of the falls, walk to the base via the Vikingsholm trail. Chances are you’ll hear the falls before you witness their beauty and feel its mist.

A great hike for all ages, the trail follows an easy path to the upper and lower falls, both equally breathtaking. Lake Tahoe’s most famous falls, the dramatic Eagle Falls, plunge into the iconic Emerald Bay. Lake Tahoe is famous for its beautiful blue lake, however, many are unaware of the rushing waters that roar in the distance. When in Tahoe, a waterfall visit is a must. Breathtaking waterfalls dot the spectacular landscapes of Lake Tahoe’s wilderness, tumbling down into refreshing swimming holes. Lake Tahoe’s abundant snow begins to melt and the incredible roaring of crystal clear water cascading down rocky granite cliffs echoes into the sky.

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