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Emerald Bay view – Granite Lake loop from Emerald Bay State Park

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United States
California
El Dorado County

Emerald Bay view – Granite Lake loop from Emerald Bay State Park

Hard

4.9

(7083)

18,996

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Emerald Bay view – Granite Lake loop from Emerald Bay State Park

08:27

25.9km

960m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Desolation Wilderness

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Waypoints

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1

2.61 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 …

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2

4.38 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 …

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3

5.25 km

The trailhead for the popular hike up to Eagle Falls is right off of the main Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe. Before you even begin your hike you …

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4

5.72 km

Upper Eagle Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This pretty, 50-foot waterfall is just a 5-minute walk or so from the Eagle Lake Trailhead — but as you might imagine, that gets pretty busy. If that trailhead is …

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5

10.9 km

Relatively easy hike to go up on a sandy trail not technically difficult. The view is breathtaking. Start early as the parking spot (10$) are very limited. Possibility to park just outside the gate, but not that many spots neither.

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6

12.0 km

Granite Lake

Highlight • Lake

Granite Lake is a little Tahoe gem located at about 2550 m at the base of Maggies Peaks. The trail is a steep climb, and offers several beautiful views. For …

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7

13.6 km

Cascade Falls Trailhead

Highlight • Waterfall

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 …

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8

14.7 km

Cascade Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Discover impressive Cascade Falls, a must-see in South Lake Tahoe. Spectacular 200-foot high waterfall and Cascade Lake views. Great place to stop and eat lunch after a short hike.

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25.9 km

End point

Camping Site

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

4.31 km

3.47 km

2.88 km

2.61 km

115 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

3.87 km

2.55 km

1.83 km

815 m

684 m

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Highest point (2,570 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

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