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Pacific Crest Trail to Tamarack Lakes loop — Tahoe National Forest

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Sierra County

Pacific Crest Trail to Tamarack Lakes loop — Tahoe National Forest

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Pacific Crest Trail to Tamarack Lakes loop — Tahoe National Forest

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5.46km

180m

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: June 13, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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1.68 km

Dugan Pond junction

Short double track dirt road to a pond surrounded by dense stands of pine forest.

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2.93 km

Tamarack Connection Trail

Trail connecting the Tamarack Lakes with the Sardine Lakes.

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3.18 km

North Tamarack Lake

With the Pacific Crest Trail splitting North and South Tamarack Lake this is definitely a beautiful section of the trail. It's hard to pick a favorite, so I'll let you be the judge.

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3.47 km

South Tamarack Lake

Both the North and South Tamarack Lakes are beautiful and pristine lakes with the Pacific Crest Trail weaving right through them. The biggest difference between the two lakes is that …

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5.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

1.49 km

143 m

133 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

1.62 km

215 m

143 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,070 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

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Tuesday 21 October

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Pacific Crest Trail to Tamarack Lakes loop — Tahoe National Forest

Dugan Pond junction

Tamarack Connection Trail

North Tamarack Lake

South Tamarack Lake

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