Shirley Lake Loop via Shirley Canyon Trail
4.3 mi
Distance
2 hrs 3 min
Time
terrain
1,362 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy out and back trail in Tahoe National Forest.
This is an alternate route for Shirley Lake via Shirley Canyon Trail.
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bless_this_mess 3 years, 7 months ago
Shirley Canyon to Shirley Lake
Gentle climb along a creek (not totally dry in early August, but spots to take a dip are fewer) for the first 2 miles. Then it's a tougher scramble over granite -- look for the blue blazes -- before it calms down a bit and you're at the lake. RIght now the tram isn't running so it looks pretty spooky! We didn't take a dip in the lake because we got a late start, but I bet it would be nice.