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South Tamarack Lake

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South Tamarack Lake

Name: South Tamarack Lake
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Sierra County, California, United States

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1. Packer Lake to Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout via Pacific Crest Trail Loop — Tahoe National Forest

13.8km

04:36

690m

680m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pacific Crest Trail to Tamarack Lakes loop — Tahoe National Forest

5.46km

01:39

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. North Tamarack Lake – South Tamarack Lake loop from Martin

13.4km

04:10

490m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wilko Koning

March 21, 2023

Both the North and South Tamarack Lakes are beautiful and pristine lakes with the Pacific Crest Trail weaving right through them. The biggest difference between the two lakes is that South Tamarack Lake has better access points if you want to take a dip.

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June 2, 2021

The two Tamarack lakes are directly along g the Pacific Crest Trail. Both lake are lovely, the southern lake is slightly larger and has nice access points

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Elevation 2,040 m

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Location: Sierra County, California, United States

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1. Packer Lake to Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout via Pacific Crest Trail Loop — Tahoe National Forest

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3. North Tamarack Lake – South Tamarack Lake loop from Martin

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