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Watson Lake Campground – Watson Lake loop from Carnelian Bay

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Watson Lake Campground – Watson Lake loop from Carnelian Bay

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Watson Lake Campground – Watson Lake loop from Carnelian Bay

04:44

15.6km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dollar Property

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Waypoints

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2.72 km

North Lake Tahoe view point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint is a great spot to stop and break, with a makeshift bench made of stone. Take a seat and enjoy the views while rehydrating!

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4.99 km

View of Lake Tahoe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop here to take great lake photos.

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7.12 km

Watson Lake Campground

Highlight • Lake

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, the Watson Lake Campground offers a picturesque setting surrounded by forest along the tranquil lake. It doesn't feature any amenities and works on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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7.43 km

Watson Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful little alpine lake. Although it's popular enough with hikers and bikers you can still generally find a quiet spot to yourself for a rest before continuing your ride.

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7.99 km

Tahoe Rim Trail Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Tahoe Rim Trail provides an easy backcountry ride with pleasant lake views along the route. It's a singletrack.

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15.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.18 km

5.52 km

1.25 km

678 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

1.31 km

948 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,400 m)

Lowest point (1,960 m)

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