Trail Map of Five Lakes, Granite Chief Wilderness, Lake Tahoe
One of the easiest and most accessible hikes in the Granite Chief Wilderness in Lake Tahoe.
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Overview
Easy:
4.0 miles, Half day
Other Information:
Family Friendly
Overview:
Nestled in the foothills of the Granite Chief Wilderness peaks just north of Lake Tahoe, the Five Lakes promise dramatic yet tranquil surroundings, a place to relax fish or swim.
Best visited after the snow has retreated in the summer, the Five Lakes Trail is one of the easiest and most accessible hikes in the Granite Chief Wilderness so you're unlikely to have this trail to yourself. Don’t be disheartened if the trail is busy however, as the lakes themselves allow for plenty of chances for quiet and solitude.
Elevation gain:
• 900ft (from 6,600 - 7,500ft)
Tips:
• Snow closes this trail in winter months due to avalanche risk.
• Mosquitoes can be found up here through early summer, so insect repellent comes in very handy at that time of year.
Best visited after the snow has retreated in the summer, the Five Lakes Trail is one of the easiest and most accessible hikes in the Granite Chief Wilderness so you're unlikely to have this trail to yourself. Don’t be disheartened if the trail is busy however, as the lakes themselves allow for plenty of chances for quiet and solitude.
Elevation gain:
• 900ft (from 6,600 - 7,500ft)
Tips:
• Snow closes this trail in winter months due to avalanche risk.
• Mosquitoes can be found up here through early summer, so insect repellent comes in very handy at that time of year.
Alpine Meadows Rd and Deer Park Rd
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Five Lakes
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