
Miles 1092.3-1124.8 of the northbound PCT: Through the Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe, packed with alpine lakes and prime camping within polished granite basins.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 50 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km

A classic backcountry-style IMBA Epic ride.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 58 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km

Ascend steeply through intimidating cliff bands to reach a high saddle on Echo Peak, then drop down into a granite basin of sparkling lakes in the Desolation Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 802 m
- Descent
- 802 m

Short hike to a stunning alpine lake with the amenities of day-use or overnight kayak and cabin rentals at Angora Lakes Resort.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 344 m
- Descent
- 343 m

A section shared with the Pacific Crest Trail that tours many alpine lakes and incredible overlooks in the glacier-carved granite valleys of the Sierra Nevada’s Desolation Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 50 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km

Easy hike past waterfalls, lakes, and a historic springs resort that leads to more strenuous trails in the Desolation Wilderness, including a way to the top of Mount Tallac.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 554 m
- Descent
- 554 m

A scenic hike along Lake Tahoe's shore that links overlooks, swimming beaches, a waterfall, and a historic mansion in two state parks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 282 m
- Descent
- 205 m

Easy uphill hike past a waterfall to a lake in the mountains outside Emerald Bay State Park.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 123 m
- Descent
- 123 m

An easy hike to a 65-foot cascade.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 76 m
- Descent
- 76 m

Located in South Lake Tahoe, this peak has one of the most amazing views of the surrounding area. The north facing aspects can hold really dry powder and the east side can hold amazing corn snow when the melt-freeze cycle begins.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 251 m
- Descent
- 658 m