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Mt. Tallac (pronounced Tayac) on South Lake Tahoe.
The views from the summit (elevation is 9,735 feet of Granite and metamorphised sedimentary rocks) are amazing. Below you are Gilmore Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Lake, Emerald Bay, Lake Aloha, Lake of the Woods, and of course the Big Blue herself.
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| Author: | 4085956022 |
| Source: |
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| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | California (CA) |
| Distance: | Unknown |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
The Mt. Tallac trail takes backpackers past Floating Island Lake and Cathedral Lake. 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. 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.
TO TRAILHEAD: 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 area.
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Points of Interest
apt 0098
Location: 38.921663, -120.068202trailhead
apt 0102
Location: 38.909688, -120.072754view of fallen leaf alpine lake
apt 0108
Location: 38.892884, -120.091059near summit
apt 0112
Location: 38.905964, -120.098976tallac summit
ppt 0099
Location: 38.921437, -120.068165trailhead
ppt 0100
Location: 38.921393, -120.068202trailhead 2
ppt 0101
Location: 38.914085, -120.0717081 mile
ppt 0103
Location: 38.903484, -120.078658woods
ppt 0104
Location: 38.900881, -120.0783163 miles from thead
ppt 0105
Location: 38.898454, -120.0821393.75 mile snow
ppt 0106
Location: 38.893795, -120.084220steep climb
ppt 0107
Location: 38.893617, -120.085403butterflies
ppt 0109
Location: 38.893041, -120.091191near summit 1
ppt 0110
Location: 38.893038, -120.091087near summit 2
ppt 0111
Location: 38.897121, -120.097307sign
ppt 0113
Location: 38.905992, -120.098998tallac summit
ppt 0115
Location: 38.905965, -120.099022alpine lake
ppt 0116
Location: 38.905947, -120.099023mtns
ppt 0117
Location: 38.905964, -120.098976s lake tahoe
ppt 0118
Location: 38.905991, -120.098975tahoe bch
ppt 0119
Location: 38.905991, -120.098975emerald bay
ppt 0121
Location: 38.905442, -120.098617marmet
ppt 0122
Location: 38.905388, -120.098631marmet 2
ppt 0123
Location: 38.893343, -120.090660descent view
ppt 0124
Location: 38.894199, -120.083109descent alpine lake
ppt 0125
Location: 38.894239, -120.082173descent alpine lake 2
ppt 0126
Location: 38.903314, -120.078320permit sign
ppt 0127
Location: 38.920560, -120.068374descent sign
wpt 0021
Location: 38.905598, -120.0749402 miles from thead
wpt 0022
Location: 38.905947, -120.099000tallac summit
wpt 0023
Location: 38.920835, -120.068202trailend
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