The best waterfall hikes and walks in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Dive into the area’s natural wonders with our curated list of waterfall hikes and walks in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Whether you’re after eye-catching cascades or serene streams, here are some of the best hiking trails in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit with waterfalls.

Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake from Vikingsholm Trailhead — Emerald Bay State Park	Easy 01:17 4.13km
Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake from Eagle Lake Trailhead — Emerald Bay State Park	Easy 00:58 2.99km
Fontanillis Lake loop via Eagle Falls Trail — Eldorado National Forest	Expert 06:20 18.8km
Granite Lake – Upper Eagle Falls loop from South Lake Tahoe	Intermediate 04:06 10.8km

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Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake from Vikingsholm Trailhead — Emerald Bay State Park
01:17
4.13km
3.2km/h
150m
150m
Easy
4.9
(24)
323
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake from Eagle Lake Trailhead — Emerald Bay State Park
00:58
2.99km
3.1km/h
140m
140m
Easy
4.9
(18)
215
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Fontanillis Lake loop via Eagle Falls Trail — Eldorado National Forest
06:20
18.8km
3.0km/h
780m
780m
Expert
5.0
(6)
58
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Granite Lake – Upper Eagle Falls loop from South Lake Tahoe
04:06
10.8km
2.6km/h
560m
560m
Intermediate
4.9
(16)
117
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.