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Watson Lake Campground via Tahoe Rim Trail

based on 18 tracks & routes #135 hike out of 279 in
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15.3 mi
Distance
8 hrs 4 min
Time
terrain
1,598 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail to Watson Lake Campground in Tahoe National Forest.

This trail goes by Twin Crags, Thunder Cliff, Cinder Cone, Painted Rock, and Watson Lake.

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