エルドラド郡の天然記念物・トップ20

During our hike in mid October, we couldn’t see the waterfall as it was almost dried up. Considering the height of the bridge it must look stunning after the raining season.

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.

A stunning alpine lake surrounded by granite peaks, offering breathtaking scenery and a serene atmosphere. Enjoy the clarity of the lake, ideal for fishing, or simply admiring its beauty.

This backcountry gem is right on the path to and from Maggie's Peaks — a great opportunity to take a relaxing dip or just enjoy the beauty if you want to keep running past.

It is a very pretty alpine lake, nestled at the base of the three towering peaks of Freel Peak (3,305 meters), Jobs Sister (3,299 meters) and Jobs Peak (3,233 meters). If there is not too much wind, the rocks and trees that surround it are almost perfectly reflected in its waters. A nice spot!

Upper Eagle Falls is a 50-foot waterfall in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The falls are only a short distance to a parking lot, so it is very accessible. This also means that during high season, the falls can be very busy.

The powerful water cascading over the granite slabs is beautiful, creating many photo opportunities, especially in the afternoon when the sun hits the falls. You may even catch a rainbow if you're lucky. It is a fantastic place to take the whole family in the summer after the snow melts for the season. There are several deep, refreshing pools of water, making it a perfect spot for cooling off on a hot day.

This pretty, 50-foot waterfall is just a 5-minute walk or so from the Eagle Lake Trailhead — but as you might imagine, that gets pretty busy. If that trailhead is full, you can often find parking at the Vikingsholm Trailhead a little farther up the road.