Palisades Tahoe, formerly known as Squaw Valley Ski Resort, is a popular area for skiing in winter and hiking in summer. It offers beautiful mountains, valleys and stunning views in all directions.

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July 23, 2022

Hiking

When all snow is gone, the ski lift will be silently hovering above you while you are hiking in this scenic area. Squaw Creek is a great water source and just around the corner.

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#1.

Granite Chief Trail and Shirley Canyon Loop

18.9km

06:02

800m

890m

Hike the difficult 11.8-mile Granite Chief Trail and Shirley Canyon Loop through the Granite Chief Wilderness, gaining 2611 feet.

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Granite Chief Trail and Shirley Canyon Loop

19.1km

06:30

940m

Hike the challenging 11.9-mile Granite Chief Trail and Shirley Canyon Loop, gaining 3073 feet with waterfalls and Lake Tahoe views.

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Granite Chief Trail and Shirley Canyon Loop

19.8km

07:05

1,050m

940m

Hike the challenging 12.3-mile Granite Chief Trail and Shirley Canyon Loop, gaining 3450 feet for panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and waterfal

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Elevation 2,570 m

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Location: Placer County, California, United States

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Palisades Tahoe

#1.

Granite Chief Trail and Shirley Canyon Loop

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Granite Chief Trail and Shirley Canyon Loop

#3.

Granite Chief Trail and Shirley Canyon Loop

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