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Emerald Bay view – Upper Eagle Falls loop from Emerald Bay State Park

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California

El Dorado County

Emerald Bay view – Upper Eagle Falls loop from Emerald Bay State Park

Moderate

5.0

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13,355

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Emerald Bay view – Upper Eagle Falls loop from Emerald Bay State Park

03:24

11.4km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Desolation Wilderness

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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2.69 km

Vikingsholm Beach, Dock, and View of Fannette Island

Highlight • Beach

Vikingsholm beach has a dock that is an L shape, and visitors can walk out on it and get a great view of Fannette Island and the white sandy shores …

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2.74 km

Vikingsholm Castle

Highlight • Castle

Vikingsholm is situated at the head of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, and is renowned for its Scandinavian architectural style and stunning natural surroundings. Built in 1929 by Lora Josephine …

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3.31 km

Lower Eagle Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

What's not to love about the cheerful cascade? Upper Eagle Falls is nearby too (access it by hiking or driving to the nearby Eagle Lake Trailhead, then walking another 5 …

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3.54 km

Emerald Bay view

Highlight • Viewpoint

This trailhead makes a great alternate access point for the popular Eagle Lake/Eagle Falls trail. But don't forget to stop and take in this stunning view, straight from the parking …

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6.50 km

Upper Eagle Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This pretty, 50-foot waterfall is just a 5-minute walk or so from the Eagle Lake Trailhead — but as you might imagine, that gets pretty busy. If that trailhead is …

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7.65 km

Eagle Lake (Desolation Wilderness)

Highlight • Lake

Only 5 miles into Desolation Wilderness from the Eagle Falls trailhead at Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, Fontanillis and Dicks offer forested shorelines with secluded campsites and excellent fishing. Eagles Lake …

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9.27 km

Eagle Falls Trailhead and View of Emerald Bay

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The trailhead for the popular hike up to Eagle Falls is right off of the main Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe. Before you even begin your hike you …

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11.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

3.43 km

1.88 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

2.86 km

1.69 km

826 m

787 m

645 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,140 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

6°C

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Emerald Bay view – Upper Eagle Falls loop from Emerald Bay State Park

Vikingsholm Beach, Dock, and View of Fannette Island

Vikingsholm Castle

Lower Eagle Falls

Rocky Lookout On Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay view

Upper Eagle Falls

Eagle Lake (Desolation Wilderness)

Eagle Falls Trailhead and View of Emerald Bay

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