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Upper Velma Lake from Eagle Falls Trailhead

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3.9 mi
Distance
1 hrs 45 min
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terrain
1,647 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.

This trail goes by Eagle Falls Trailhead, Vista point, 90 Foot Wall, and Upper Eagle Falls.

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    3 years, 9 months ago
    Fantastic vistas. The large number of steps on the trail make this hard (both down & up), but it's worth the effort!
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Alternate Routes

  1. Dicks Lake from Eagle Falls Trailhead
    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 4.3 mi

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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.7 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 11.4 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 1.9 mi
  6. Eagle Lake via Eagle Falls Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.9 mi
  7. Lower Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm Castle
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.7 mi
  8. Mount Tallac via Glen Alpine Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 11.7 mi
  9. Upper Eagle Point Campground via Rubicon Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.6 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.7 mi