Didn’t finish the whole trail because a storm was coming in, but it was very beautiful and a perfect hike for the family.
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Really nice, relatively easy hike. However, it is quite a bit longer than it tends to be advertised. It was around 11.5 miles out and back according to this app. It’s not hard, but the length does make it more of an intermediate level hike and it about maxed out the dogs. Lunch and the swim in Dardanelles Lake was perfect. Highly recommended!
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Challenging but doable single track w/ some rock & roots. Nice ridge line views of Fallen Leaf Lake. Mule Deer descent trail mostly smooth gravel with sights of forest regrow.
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Very steep accent and then of course decent. Recommend hiking sticks. Highly recommend hike because the view is outstanding. A bit of a scramble at the top.
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One of my favorite hikes lately. Not to hard, a lot of big trees (Sugar Pines, Jeffery Pines, and Cedar trees), a creek, and a beautiful pond. I only say 3 people. It is probably busy when the campground is open.
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One of my favorite hikes lately. Not to hard, a lot of big trees (Sugar Pines, Jeffery Pines, and Cedar trees), a creek, and a beautiful pond. I only say 3 people. It is probably busy when the campground is open.
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Its not too hard there is a skin track that makes it a lot easier but you can also just walk up the ridge. The skiing is amazing and there is always at least some good snow.
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Good views of desolation wilderness,granite chief wilderness, and lake tahoe. Mostly easy fire roads with some fun ohv jeep roads.
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Good workout with great views. Did this in early July. Bears with cubs and mosquitoes around melting snow. Well worth it!
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A late start on Saturday. Ay 11 am the cars were parked way before the TH parking lot. License plates said Missouri, Vermont, Texas, Michigan! The trait was pretty busy, and the summit was CROWDED. This is the most crowded summit I've ever been to. Three weeks ago, on the Freel Peak, it was just me on the summit and on the trail... There are a few windy spots, and the summit was gusty. Good to see many dogs, provided the parents know what they do.Sept 22, all was pretty yellow and dry. On a weekend, it is a social event, solitude is not a tag for this one. Fully enjoyed it!
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