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North Tamarack Lake

North Tamarack Lake

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North Tamarack Lake

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Tahoe National Forest

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Location: Sierra County, California, United States

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Wilko Koning

March 21, 2023

Hiking

With the Pacific Crest Trail splitting North and South Tamarack Lake this is definitely a beautiful section of the trail. It's hard to pick a favorite, so I'll let you be the judge.

Traveler

July 18, 2019

Hiking

The Pacific Crest Trail winds between the two lakes

Wilko Koning

January 16, 2024

Running

With the Pacific Crest Trail splitting North and South Tamarack Lake this is definitely a beautiful section of the trail. It's hard to pick a favorite, so I'll let you be the judge.

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