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The cabins

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The cabins

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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    1. Meiss Meadows and Showers Lake — Eldorado National Forest

    16.4km

    04:41

    380m

    380m

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

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    Intermediate

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

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    July 3, 2022

    The two rustic cabins were constructed by the German family Meiss around 1880 with 1,000 acres of land around them. The forest service bought the land back in 1965. Today a short trail leads to the scenic cabins.

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      Elevation 2,560 m

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      Location: Alpine County, California, United States

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