12.2 miles
Distance
2,752 ft
Climb
-2,761 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
6,580 ft
Altitude min
6,888 ft
Altitude start
6,880 ft
Altitude end
-78.1%
Grade max
105.8%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
4,003 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Alpine Lakes Loop is a 12 mile less popular intermediate route located near South Lake Tahoe California. This hike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 2,752 ft with a max elevation of 8,487 ft then descends -2,761 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 3, 2023)
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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Avg time
    8 hr 19 min
  • Altitude min
    6,580 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,888 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,880 ft
  • Climb
    2,752 ft
  • Descent
    -2,761 ft
  • Grade max
    -78.1%
  • Grade min
    105.8%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,003 ft

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Trails in Route

Bayview3 miles
Eagle Falls Tie4,551 ft
Eagle Falls5 miles
Eagle Lake3,281 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Fallen Leaf
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Physical rating
    Hard

Directions

  1. Walk west on Bayview.
  2. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  3. Bear left onto Eagle Falls.
  4. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  5. Turn left onto Eagle Falls Tie.
  6. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  7. Turn right onto PCT - Echo to Velma Lake.
  8. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  9. Turn right onto Eagle Falls.
  10. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  11. Turn left to stay on Eagle Falls.
  12. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  13. Make a sharp left onto Eagle Lake.
  14. Continue for 600 meters.
  15. Walk northeast on Eagle Lake.
  16. Continue for 500 meters.
  17. Bear left onto Eagle Falls.
  18. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  19. Walk southeast on Emerald Bay Road.
  20. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  21. Walk southwest on Bayview.
  22. Continue for 10 meters.
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