Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Parking

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81 m

Eagle Falls Trailhead and View of Emerald Bay

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The trailhead for the popular hike up to Eagle Falls is right off of the main Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe. Before you even begin your hike you …

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361 m

Emerald Bay View

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Great view of Lake Tahoe

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2.41 km

Vikingsholm Beach, Dock, and View of Fannette Island

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Vikingsholm beach has a dock that is an L shape, and visitors can walk out on it and get a great view of Fannette Island and the white sandy shores …

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2.47 km

Vikingsholm Castle

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Vikingsholm is situated at the head of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, and is renowned for its Scandinavian architectural style and stunning natural surroundings. Built in 1929 by Lora Josephine …

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2.90 km

Lower Eagle Falls

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What's not to love about the cheerful cascade? Upper Eagle Falls is nearby too (access it by hiking or driving to the nearby Eagle Lake Trailhead, then walking another 5 …

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4.68 km

Emerald Bay view

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This trailhead makes a great alternate access point for the popular Eagle Lake/Eagle Falls trail. But don't forget to stop and take in this stunning view, straight from the parking …

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5.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

1.27 km

723 m

283 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

1.33 km

671 m

613 m

366 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (1,900 m)

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