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El Dorado County

Gilmore Lake and Mount Tallac loop — Desolation Wilderness

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United States
California
El Dorado County

Gilmore Lake and Mount Tallac loop — Desolation Wilderness

Expert

5.0

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Gilmore Lake and Mount Tallac loop — Desolation Wilderness

05:28

15.2km

920m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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11 m

Lilly Lake

Highlight • Lake

Hidden and untouched alpine lake nestled near Glen Alpine Waterfall and Fallen Leaf Lake. Great place to stop and take a break.

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2

180 m

Mount Tallac Trailhead Via Glen Alpine

Highlight • Trail

At the end of the parking lot adjacent to Lily Lake, you will see an unmarked stone path. Here you can take a left to reach Mount Tallac from Glen Alpine. The path is well marked and has great views.

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3

3.56 km

Mount Tallac Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

At the trail junction, the path diverges into two options. You can either go towards Mount Tallac and Gilmore Lake or take the path to Fallen Leaf Lake.

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4

5.60 km

Mount Tallac Summit

Highlight • Summit

Mount Tallac, standing at 9,735 feet, is a stunning peak located just three miles from Lake Tahoe's edge. It offers some of the best views of the Tahoe Basin, thanks …

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5

8.41 km

Gilmore Lake

Highlight • Lake

Serene backcountry lake nestled in dense forest. It's a paradise for fishing lake trout. The lake has numerous camping spots and a beautiful shoreline.

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6

8.64 km

Gilmore Lake (junction)

Highlight • Lake

Leave the PCT at this junction to pay beautiful Gilmore Lake a visit. There are plenty of great campsites around the lake.

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7

11.0 km

Granite Slabs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Turn the corner and be awed by massive granite slabs cutting into the cliff. These impressive rock formations add the uniqueness of the landscape.

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8

13.2 km

Glen Alpine Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

A well-preserved landmark and historic spring that was used over 150 years ago at the 19th-century Glen Alpine Resort. It is one of several points of interest on the trail.

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9

13.4 km

Glen Alpine Barn

Highlight • Historical Site

The Historic Glen Alpine Barn is an old structure on the Glen Alpine Trail, part of the former Glen Alpine Springs Resort established in the 1880s. It now serves as a national historic landmark.

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14.0 km

Upper Glen Alpine Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Upper Glen Alpine Falls, also known as Modjeska Falls, is situated approximately one mile upstream from Lily Lake and near the entrance to Desolation Wilderness. This waterfall stands 30 feet …

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15.2 km

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Parking

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13.2 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

15.0 km

107 m

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Highest point (2,920 m)

Lowest point (1,990 m)

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