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Meiss Meadows and Showers Lake — Eldorado National Forest

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United States
California
Alpine County

Meiss Meadows and Showers Lake — Eldorado National Forest

Moderate

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Meiss Meadows and Showers Lake — Eldorado National Forest

04:41

16.4km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 9, 2024

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Eldorado National Forest

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.51 km

The cabins

Highlight • Historical Site

The two rustic cabins were constructed by the German family Meiss around 1880 with 1,000 acres of land around them. The forest service bought the land back in 1965. Today a short trail leads to the scenic cabins.

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4.65 km

TRT/PCT junction

Highlight • Trail

This is where the Pacific Crest Trail joins the Tahoe Rim Trail, in a very bucolic setting.

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5.41 km

Meiss meadows

Highlight • Natural

We walk here in the heart of plains dotted with many colorful flowers. It is an absolutely magnificent passage, even if the good weather is not there!

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8.22 km

Showers Lake Campsites

Highlight • Lake

Showers Lake has some amazing campsites around the shore and is a great place to take a dip.

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

Surfaces

16.2 km

242 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,680 m)

Lowest point (2,530 m)

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