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Eagle Falls
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7 reviews for Eagle Falls
Beautiful! Wish you were here!
This is just for the Falls - the top part.
(I did see the lower part but took that trail from the Vikingsholm area-so the review will be there)
Parked across the street on the road. Took the steps down to the top of the falls. I can see how this is totally slippery during the winter so be careful!
The view is amazing! You can see all Emerald Bay from here.
There are tiers of falls here and you can climb all around.
I scare/piss off DH hubby when I put the camera on self-timer then hopped over to him and nearly knocked him off the cliff!
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dont know why these 4 star morons write crap like this.
its FREEK'N BEAUTIFUL!!!!! what are they rating parking??? its worth the drive and the parking and anything else. its a must see in tahoe. how can you only rate this 4 stars????? get over it morons, its BEAUTIFUL!!! the falls flow so fast and cold, SPECTULAR!!! rating a natural wonder 4 stars....like bryce canyon is 3 stars????
thats all
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One of the most popular hikes on the Ca side of Lake Tahoe. Right opposite Emerald Bay which is just breathtaking itself, there is a parking area. Free places along the highway, while the fee inside the short road is $5.
Gorgeous views of the Tahoe Desolation Wilderness. The hike is moderate, and the trail is crowded at times. However, it is worth it once you reach your destination. Just spectacular scenery. Tall granite peaks and beautiful forest views. Looking back down to Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay is a terrific sight.
Hint: go early in the morning, as all the parking slots fill up in the peak season by 9-10am.
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The Texan took me to Lake Tahoe for the very first time. And he brought me to this beautiful spot. We parked the truck across the highway, threw snow at each other, and then hiked down a bit of rock across this beautiful stream. It was so cold that icicles formed on the branch, like melting tears. It was sunny, crystal clear blue sky and the lake was sparkling with its liquid beauty. I was enraptured with the sight, and it left me breathless. I was basking in the beauty and wanted to stay longer, but alas we had to leave. Bring a blanket and your sunglasses and look up at the sky and then down at this gorgeous lake.
This is the second time I went on this hike. I absolutely love the views from this hike. It's not too difficult and if you're hiking on the Eagle Lake trial, you get to Dick's Lake in 1 mile of the hike. It's a great place to relax, read, nap, or go in the water here. This hike also allows for dogs as well! Come the summer time and you get breath taking views of Emerald Bay/Lake Tahoe.
Its suggested that you shouldn't travel in more than 12 people per group. There's some parking on the side of the street for free or you'll pay $5 or $6 at the parking lots depending which one you turn into.
Probably the most popular and crowded trailhead to the Desolation Wilderness, primarily because of the easily accessed Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake. That said, once you pass the breathless tourists hiking in flip-flops and get past the junction to Eagle Lake, you'll have the trail, in its uphill glory, to yourself.
As you stop to catch your breath and locate your lungs, you'll see that the views of Desolation Wilderness and of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe just get better and better - which serves as an incentive to continue. The climb up is only about 2.5 miles, and from there the trail flattens out and you can access the numerous lakes of Desolation, including the Velmas, Fontanellis and Dicks Lake. You've earned that swim.
The Eagle Falls trailhead has been recently renovated to accommodate the crowds of people that park and walk to both the falls and down to Emerald Bay. It's pay parking within the lot, but if you can find a space on the highway that's free. There's also additional parking on the north end of Emerald Bay in the Vikingsholm area.
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This place has a beautiful waterfall right off the highway! It was so nice. We just had to hike for a little bit and were right at the top of the falls looking down at the lake. It's so nice and it was fun climb the rocks to get the full view. It's definitely an enjoyable thing to see in tahoe. Be careful crossing the highway to get to the waterfalls tho, people drive really fast along that curve!