The Lily Lake trail has an elevation change of 800 feet and features mosaic-like rock work, including aspects unique to the Tahoe trail repertoire - slickrock, boulder traverses, and an expansive view of Fallen Leaf Lake on the edge of a 75-foot cliff. The trail was created to reduce traffic on narrow roads and offer new access to hikers and mountain bikers who want a car-free way to enjoy Fallen Leaf Lake, Glen Alpine Springs and Desolation Wilderness. As we work toward our goal of building trail connections around the lake, the partnerships involved in this project demonstrate what can be accomplished when we work together.”ĭesigned to connect to the newly built trail system on Angora Ridge, the Lily Lake Trail offers stunning, unmatched views of Desolation Wilderness, Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe. “It truly wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. “The opening of the Lily Lake Trail has been a long time coming, and we are so grateful to all of our partners, including the Tahoe Fund, USFS and TRPA staff, as well as the crew leaders and volunteers who helped make it happen,” said Patrick Parsel, TAMBA trails director. The trail was completed by the US Forest Service and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association using about 4,000 volunteer hours and contributions from Tahoe Fund donors, including the Mathman family, and a triple match from Vail Resorts’ EpicPromise guest donation program at Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood. At $34.50 you want the best spots.The new 2.1-mile multi-use trail provides access to Fallen Leaf Lake and Desolation Wilderness for non-motorized users and features stunning views of each, along with Lake Tahoe.
The outer loop sites are mostly well shaded and have a lot more privacy, as well as lake accessibility if you are in the back row which I’d recommend. It’s tough being in the middle of that when you weren’t planning on joining a new family. On our second night we stayed in the inner loop and our neighbors had booked 19 sites for incoming family and friends. The inner loop, with its lack of privacy, was the spot for large groups. The outer loop is where you want to be if you are looking for any privacy or traveling alone. The staffers were friendly, helpful and accessible. The toilets everywhere are flush and each loop has at least one camp host staying on it. The older bathrooms along the inner loop are dated and worn but have accessible outlets if you need some juice. There are no outlets for charging or bathroom appliances though. There are about four per loop (give or take 25 sites) but we never had a problem finding one open. You can get done what you want but no more. We preferred setting up the hammock by Fallen Leaf Lake. Across the main road from the campground is the mighty Lake Tahoe. There are bear boxes at each site, and kids everywhere you probably won't be a bears first target. We never saw one, but the camp staff and campers around us all had bear stories that "just happened yesterday! or last week! or in 1950!" Basically, bears. Its a 100 square miles of road-less area standing above the southwest shore of Lake Tahoe with splendid views of the lake.
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It’s going to be full of kids and dogs and campers who are not necessarily out there to experience nature but to see family and friends and likely drink a caseload of Bud Light a day. One of the better jobs by a large scale campground I’ve experienced.īut be prepared. It is absolutely that place that families go year after year after year, but if you can get a site on the outer loop you can still have some separation, plenty of trees and with the lake so close, feel like you’re in the heart of nature. That said, Fallen Leaf Campground does a great job of keeping an “out in the woods” vibe. There is a decently sized parking lot at the trailhead, but parking is also available on the road up.
The trail head is southwest of Fallen Leaf Lake. The easiest way to get to Gilmore Lake is to start at the Glen Alpine trailhead. Fallen Leaf Campground is a massive 206+ site compound complete with its own store, shower houses and if you travel past the camp all the way to the other side of the lake (and other campgrounds) an ice cream shop. Explore a beautiful alpine lake in Desolation Wilderness with the option for a side-trip to climb Mt.
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