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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
RoutesPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsNorth AmericaUnited StatesCaliforniaEl Dorado County
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Eagle Lake (Desolation Wilderness)
Highlight • Lake
Only 5 miles into Desolation Wilderness from the Eagle Falls trailhead at Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, Fontanillis and Dicks offer forested shorelines with secluded campsites and excellent fishing. Eagles Lake …
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Granite Lake
Highlight • Lake
Granite Lake is a little Tahoe gem located at about 2550 m at the base of Maggies Peaks. The trail is a steep climb, and offers several beautiful views. For …
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Cascade Falls Trailhead
Highlight • Waterfall
Follow the trailhead sign at the parking area's far end. The Cascade Trail offers stunning views of Cascade Lake and Lake Tahoe. It's a rewarding short hike that takes around …
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Emerald Bay
Highlight • Lake
Hiking around Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay offers amazing views of the bay's vibrant emerald-green waters, more vibrant than other parts of the lake due to its shallow depth. Visitors can …
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Mount Tallac Summit
Highlight • Summit
Mount Tallac, standing at 9,735 feet, is a stunning peak located just three miles from Lake Tahoe's edge. It offers some of the best views of the Tahoe Basin, thanks …
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