Emigrant Lake
8.5 mi
Distance
4 hrs 25 min
Time
terrain
827 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult out and back trail to No camping within 300 feet of lake in Eldorado National Forest.
This trail goes by → Historic Emigrant Trail, ↗︎ Kirkwood Meadows, and Emigrant Lake Trailhead.
Sights to See
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Public Tracks
Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake
https://www.theoutbound.com/lake-tahoe/hiking/hike-caples-lake-to-emigrant-lake#
Sept. 23, 2026 Hike to Emigrant Lake
Central Sierra Hiking
Vicki H., Kerry A., John, Mario F.
