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Hiking Maggies South Peak (via Bayview Trailhead near Emerald Bay in South Tahoe)

August 20, 2020
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| Blog, South Lake Tahoe Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails
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The day hike to the south peak of Maggie’s Peaks is an incredibly worthwhile challenge. One that rewards you with countless panoramic views of the Lake Tahoe Basin. In addition to long views along Lake Tahoe’s east and south shores, you’ll also see … Emerald Bay, Cascade Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake, Freel Peak, Mount Tallac,…

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Posted in Blog, South Lake Tahoe Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails Tagged advanced, day hike, emerald bay, south tahoe 6 Comments

Backpacking in Desolation Wilderness: Echo Lakes to Emerald Bay (Trail Journal & Data)

July 7, 2020
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| Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails

During my first summer of living at Lake Tahoe I took a mountaineering course offered through Lake Tahoe Community College’s wilderness education program. The course was a fantastic way in which to learn more about the new outdoor playground that I found myself living in. I moved to Lake Tahoe in the fall of 2005,…

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Posted in Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails Tagged desolation wilderness, emerald bay, multi-day hike, south tahoe, trail journal, trip documenting 2 Comments

Hiking Emerald Point (via north side of Emerald Bay in South Tahoe)

February 12, 2020
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| Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails
Hiking Emerald Point affords you views of Emerald Bay and Fannette Island

The hike to Emerald Point is an absolute dream. The trail contours the north side of picturesque Emerald Bay, it’s relatively short at 5-6 miles (out-and-back), there’s only about 500 feet of total elevation gain to negotiate, and access to the trailhead is simple. The drawbacks to hiking the trail to Emerald Point are that…

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Posted in Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails Tagged day hike, emerald bay, short hike, south tahoe 7 Comments

Vikingsholm: A Brief History (Nordic Castle at Emerald Bay)

November 12, 2019
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| Blog, Local History, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails
Copyright © 2013 Jared Manninen

When visiting Emerald Bay, or driving around it, the island sitting in the middle of the bay is what tends to draw the eyes of both first-time visitors and long-time Lake Tahoe locals. Fannette Island, as it’s called, is the most recognizable feature of Emerald Bay and happens to be the only island located in…

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Posted in Blog, Local History, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails Tagged emerald bay, short hike

Hiking Eagle Point Scenic Overlook (via South Side of Emerald Bay in South Tahoe)

November 11, 2019
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| Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails
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The hike to Eagle Point is an out-and-back route approximately 8 miles long and features between 1,200-1,400 feet of total elevation gain. The views are incredible the entire hike as you will pass Vikingsholm and then contour the southern side of Emerald Bay. During this traverse along the bay you will be treated to multiple…

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Posted in Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails Tagged day hike, emerald bay, south tahoe 2 Comments

Hiking Eagle Point Campground and Overlook Trail (at Emerald Bay in South Tahoe)

November 11, 2019
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Sunrise at Lake Tahoe with Jeffrey Pine Trees

The hike to the Eagle Point Campground Vista Point (featuring a wooden sitting bench) is more like an after-dinner walk you’d take with your toddler than an actual hike. That’s not to say this short trip isn’t worth your while. In fact, I would say the ends justify the means in this case. For very…

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Posted in Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails Tagged emerald bay, short hike, south tahoe

Hiking Cascade Falls (via Bayview Trailhead near Emerald Bay in South Tahoe)

November 11, 2019
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Cascade Lake and Lake Tahoe surrounded by trees

The hike to Cascade Falls is a favorite by both Tahoe locals and visitors to Lake Tahoe. The trail is short and mostly flat, but offers up-close seating to Cascade Falls, as well as a beautifully layered view of Cascade Lake, Lake Tahoe, and the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe. The ideal time to see Cascade…

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Posted in Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails Tagged day hike, emerald bay, short hike, south tahoe

Hiking Rubicon Trail (via Emerald Bay in South Tahoe)

November 11, 2019
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| Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails
Blue skies, blue lake, and green trees and bushes

The Rubicon Trail is a picturesque hiking trail located on the southwest corner of Lake Tahoe. It contours the shoreline from Emerald Bay to D.L. Bliss State Park and boasts long, continuous panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. From aspects of the trail on its south end you can see many prominent locations of South Tahoe,…

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Posted in Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails Tagged day hike, emerald bay, south tahoe 2 Comments

Hiking Vikingsholm Castle (in Emerald Bay at South Tahoe)

November 11, 2019
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Vikingsholm Castle surrounded by trees and viewed from the front

The hike down to Vikingsholm is, for all intents and purposes, a requirement when stopping at Emerald Bay. The distance is short and the trail is wide, but in that short distance you’ll be descending (and then ascending on the return hike) nearly 500 vertical feet. Don’t let this discourage you from visiting Vikingsholm, however….

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Posted in Blog, South Lake Tahoe Hiking, Summer Trails Tagged emerald bay, short hike, south tahoe

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