mount tallac

I took the Glen Alpine (via Gilmore lake) route up and came down the shorter/steeper way due to a time crunch. Do * not* recommend

13.3 miles, 3891′ elevation gain This was our Bay Area group’s 4th Lake Tahoe six peak and taken after a rest day. Our group dwindled

  6/21 It was an escape to South Lake Tahoe to hike Mt. Tallac with my daughter. I originally planned this hike for earlier in

Leading up to today’s hike every report that I heard or read emphasized the importance for “extra” water and starting early! The upper half of

Mt. Tallac is a challenging hike that pays off with beautiful views.  During the first mile you have views of Fallen Leaf Lake, then you

Mount Tallac did not disappoint – spectacular views, abundant wildlife, and excellent weather yesterday. There is still snow covering significant parts of the trail in