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Cascade Falls Trailhead

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Cascade Falls Trailhead

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  • Location: El Dorado County, California, United States

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    July 22, 2023

    Hiking

    Follow the trailhead sign at the parking area's far end. The Cascade Trail offers stunning views of Cascade Lake and Lake Tahoe. It's a rewarding short hike that takes around 40 minutes to reach the falls. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and impressive rock outcroppings along the way.

    December 7, 2016

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    Cascades Falls cascades down smooth glacier rock before dropping off the final fall. Many pools are created in the creek making it a great spot to cool off in the …
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