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Emerald Bay

Name: Emerald Bay
Rating: 2

Recommended by 27 hikers

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Location: El Dorado County, California, United States

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1. Lower Eagle Falls – Emerald Bay loop from Rubicon Properties

14.8km

03:59

190m

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

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2. Emerald Bay – Emerald Bay view loop from Rubicon Properties

8.22km

02:18

170m

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

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3. Emerald Bay boat park – Emerald Bay loop from Rubicon Properties

7.46km

02:04

130m

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

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Alex

September 16, 2024

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 explore Fannette Island, home to the remains of a teahouse, and tour the old 1929 Scandinavian-style Vikingsholm Castle. The Eagle Falls Trail provides a scenic 2-mile hike to Eagle Lake, while the Rubicon Trail hugs the bay’s edge with stunning lake views. Emerald Bay also has California's first maritime heritage trail, showcasing sunken ships and barges. Nearby, the Tallac Historic Site offers a glimpse into Lake Tahoe’s early 1900s history. This area has a ton to do, and hikers can easily spend the whole day exploring.

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Elevation 1,900 m

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Location: El Dorado County, California, United States

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Emerald Bay

1. Lower Eagle Falls – Emerald Bay loop from Rubicon Properties

2. Emerald Bay – Emerald Bay view loop from Rubicon Properties

3. Emerald Bay boat park – Emerald Bay loop from Rubicon Properties

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