Angora Lake

Start by parking near the Fallen Leaf Chapel (if you can’t park there, there are a few other parking lots nearby at other trail heads and at the lake).

The best way to describe this hike would be to say that it is steep, and on a hot day it will definitely have you craving for an immediate dip into Angora Lake as soon as you reach the time. It starts with a series of switchbacks up the initial hill through some under-kept trails; watch out for bushes sharing the trail with you.

After you reach the top of the initial hill you will come upon a parking lot and a road. If you would rather just relax at the lake you can park here.

Continue along the dirt path for 10-15 minutes longer, past the lower lake, and you will arrive at upper Angora Lake

You have finally reached Angora Lake, complete with several small cabins, a place to buy refreshments (test their claim that their lemonade is the best in Tahoe, and a small dock where you can rent paddle boats.

Find a spot on the sand, or a table in the shade to enjoy your lunch, snack, or just to rest in between relaxing dips in the refreshingly cold water