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Mount Tallac via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

The Mount Tallac Trail offers a breathtaking and demanding route with a rewarding summit experience. Early sections of the hike pass by serene alpine lakes like Floating Island Lake, offering a peaceful atmosphere and views of the surrounding mountains, including Fallen Leaf Lake. As you ascend, the trail steepens, exposing you to expansive vistas of Lake Tahoe and distant peaks like Pyramid Peak, while the final stretch includes rocky terrain and a short scramble to the summit, where panoramic views unfold across the region. #Hike #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake #Overlook

  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 3,205 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 9,705 ft
  • Elevation loss: 13 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,496 ft

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Name: Mount Tallac via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit GPS track, route, trail

Start: Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail, El Dorado County, California, United States (38.92036 -120.06931)

End: Mount Tallac Trail, El Dorado County, California, United States (38.90598 -120.09893)

Coordinates: 38.89190 -120.10120 38.92049 -120.06931

Topography: El Dorado County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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