

no lifeguard Emerald Bay Beach Base of Emerald Bay CSP 1 mile hike, scenic, pier, Vikingsholm Castle Fallen Leaf Lake Fallen Leaf Lake Rd off Hwy 89PVT boat. There are additional pull out spots along the road up to where there is a gated road on the left. Views: 5557: Published: : Author: : Search: table of content. The trail wanders through the meadow and then reaches the lake. There is a small trail head just past the campground. Just past Camp Richardson, turn left onto Fallen Leaf Lake road (FS road 1212). This is a high elevation area, so beware of altitude sickness.ĭirections: From South Lake Tahoe, take Hwy 89 north. Both the meadow and trail to the lake are on gentle terrain. Please be considerate and stay on designated trails and roads. Peak flowering time is in late June-July. Lupine, Mallow, Corn Lily, and Yampah are just some of the flowers that one can see in bloom. Viewing Information: The meadow is easy to access as it is next to a road. Side trips can be taken to Fallen Leaf Lake or to Lake Tahoe.

The meadow is located next to a paved road and is easy to access. Please come and enjoy one of your national treasures.įrederick's Meadow is located next to Fallen Leaf Lake, surrounded by Aspen stands and conifers at 6300 feet. Relaxation and recreation abound in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The forested areas in the park and surrounding green-ways provide lots of habitat for a diverse set of birds and wildlife. Fallen Leaf Lake is a scenic 15-acre lake surrounded by mature deciduous and evergreen trees. After about 45 minutes, you’ll come to the Angora Lakes parking lot (which fills up early for those who are driving), and from there it’s another half a mile or so to the swimming area. To make a reservation, contact the City of Camas Parks & Recreation Department at (360)834-5307. The lake's elevation averages 6,225 feet, and surrounding peaks reach heights of up to 10,880 feet. As you trek almost 600 feet in elevation, the trail winds in and out of shaded forest, offering several stunning views of Fallen Leaf Lake along the way. Both Forest Service land and Lake Tahoe straddle California-Nevada state line. Frederick's Meadowĭescription: The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This trail leads steeply up from Fallen Leaf Lake and over a high saddle, then down into the granite valley in which Tamarack lies.
