Upper Echo Lake via Pacific Crest Trail
2.7 mi
Distance
1 hrs 26 min
Time
terrain
222 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy one way trail in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
This trail goes by Echo Lake 97-052 Dam and Echo Pass viewpoint.
This is an alternate route for Echo Pass viewpoint via Pacific Crest Trail.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
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Echo Lake Trail
Sunny and 75. After leaving Tahoe City campground on way to cellar at Camino. We parked over mile away from trailhead and took Pacific Crest Trail for 1.5 miles. Trail was elevated along slope above lake. Views entire time stunning and water clear. Trail was crowded and little rocky which slows us down some.
Option to take ferry, Jon boat, to other end to start or take back from other end. Store and ice cream at trailhead.
Echo Lakes Road to Water Taxi, El Dorado County, CA, USA
do on way back 140’ gain
