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Lower Eagle Falls – Emerald Bay view loop from Emerald Bay State Park

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El Dorado County

Lower Eagle Falls – Emerald Bay view loop from Emerald Bay State Park

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Lower Eagle Falls – Emerald Bay view loop from Emerald Bay State Park

01:55

6.48km

200m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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2.52 km

Vikingsholm Castle

Highlight • Castle

Vikingsholm is situated at the head of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, and is renowned for its Scandinavian architectural style and stunning natural surroundings. Built in 1929 by Lora Josephine Knight, who was inspired by Scandinavian fjords, the estate is considered one of the finest examples of such architecture outside the Nordic countries. The property spans 232 acres, including Lake Tahoe's only island and a unique waterfall flowing directly into the lake. After Knight's death in 1945, the estate was sold to Lawrence Holland and later to Harvey West, who donated it to the State of California in 1953. Now part of the Harvey West Unit of Emerald Bay State Park, Vikingsholm is open for tours from June to September, accessible via a one-mile trail or by boat. There is a visitor center, beach access, hiking trail access at this spot.

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2.57 km

Vikingsholm Beach, Dock, and View of Fannette Island

Highlight • Beach

Vikingsholm beach has a dock that is an L shape, and visitors can walk out on it and get a great view of Fannette Island and the white sandy shores of Emerald Bay. Enjoy the crystal clear blue water of Lake Tahoe, with an average clarity of 70.1 feet.

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3.06 km

Lower Eagle Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

What's not to love about the cheerful cascade? Upper Eagle Falls is nearby too (access it by hiking or driving to the nearby Eagle Lake Trailhead, then walking another 5 minutes or so from there). But this is a great destination in its own right, with stunning views over Emerald Bay right behind you, and even easy beach access.

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3.31 km

View of Lower Eagle Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

beautiful view of the eagle falls about halfway up

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3.33 km

Rocky Lookout On Emerald Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.31 km

Emerald Bay view

Highlight • Viewpoint

This trailhead makes a great alternate access point for the popular Eagle Lake/Eagle Falls trail. But don't forget to stop and take in this stunning view, straight from the parking lot, and to explore some of the trails that start directly from here as well.

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6.48 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

1.86 km

1.56 km

887 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

1.73 km

790 m

704 m

538 m

< 100 m

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Lower Eagle Falls – Emerald Bay view loop from Emerald Bay State Park

Vikingsholm Castle

Vikingsholm Beach, Dock, and View of Fannette Island

Lower Eagle Falls

View of Lower Eagle Falls

Rocky Lookout On Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay view

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