We went after Labor Day in order to avoid crowds. This is not a great place to have an isolated wilderness experience. It's a small wilderness near large population centers, but it has a lot of beau...
While in Tahoe on business, I was able to get out for an afternoon and took to the trails around Desolation Wilderness. For little effort/distance you can find some impressive views and lakes. Back co...
Signed up for a meet-up hike to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. The hike up was less than 4 miles with an elevation gain of less than 1,000 feet ( you start high). Easy marked dirt trail then on the ...
Reservations need to be made in advance but this area is absolutely gorgeous! You can take a boat taxi across Echo Lake to Tamarack Lake is only 1 mile (though mostly uphill). From there, we set up ca...
Hiking in Desolation Wilderness
Plenty of hiking trails; some to waterfalls and others to great views of Lake Tahoe. Eagle Lake trail is one of our favorites.
Backpack to Twin Lakes
We went after Labor Day in order to avoid crowds. This is not a great place to have an isolated wilderness experience. It's a small wilderness near large population centers, but it has a lot of beau...
A place to lose yourself
While in Tahoe on business, I was able to get out for an afternoon and took to the trails around Desolation Wilderness. For little effort/distance you can find some impressive views and lakes. Back co...
Desolation wilderness is not so desolate
Signed up for a meet-up hike to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. The hike up was less than 4 miles with an elevation gain of less than 1,000 feet ( you start high). Easy marked dirt trail then on the ...
Best kept secret- easy hike, big pay off
Reservations need to be made in advance but this area is absolutely gorgeous! You can take a boat taxi across Echo Lake to Tamarack Lake is only 1 mile (though mostly uphill). From there, we set up ca...