![]() ![]() “At Vail Resorts, we’re proud to partner with organizations like Tahoe Fund through the Vail Resorts EpicPromise community investment program,” said Deirdra Walsh, vice president and general manager of Northstar. “The Lily Lake Trail is part of the larger vision the USFS and TAMBA have long held to create non-motorized regional connectivity, and it’s exciting that it’s now open for people to enjoy.” “On behalf of the Tahoe Fund, we are thrilled to have been part of this project by bringing together partners who bridged the $75,000 funding gap required to build this gorgeous trail,” said Tahoe Fund CEO Amy Berry. The trail features some of the only slick rock riding in Tahoe to create a technical, physical ride with some of the best views around the lake. Crews removed approximately nine tons of rock from the trail, and moved roughly three tons of rock to make tread. The USFS cut the top quarter mile of trail through a scree field, and TAMBA crews and volunteers, led by crew leader Scott Brown, were responsible for the intricate, technical rock work that was required. The trail connects the Angora Lakes parking area to the Glen Alpine trailhead parking area near Lily Lake.Ĭonstruction started in 2018, however due to the challenges of building through dense vegetation and unforgiving talus, professional engineering and building crews were required to complete the work. The Lily Lake trail has an elevation change of 800 feet and features mosaic-like rock work, including aspects unique to the Tahoe trail repertoire - slickrock, boulder traverses, and an expansive view of Fallen Leaf Lake on the edge of a 75-foot cliff. The trail was created to reduce traffic on narrow roads and offer new access to hikers and mountain bikers who want a car-free way to enjoy Fallen Leaf Lake, Glen Alpine Springs and Desolation Wilderness. Wag! does not allow or encourage Pet Care Providers to bring dogs to parks.Designed to connect to the newly built trail system on Angora Ridge, the Lily Lake Trail offers stunning, unmatched views of Desolation Wilderness, Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe. The trail is one of the best places to see aspens in the fall and provides a great backdrop to enjoy your time with your pooch. It is also wise to bring clean up bags, water and snacks for yourself and your doggie. There are a few dog rules that you will need to observe, including ensuring that you pick up after your barker, and that your pooch is always on a leash. There is also the Fallen Leaf Store and Marina that serves food for lunch from Memorial Day through October 1st, so grab some grub for you and the pup if hiking then. There are also several amenities including restrooms, a covered picnic shelter, and picnic tables. Some of the other activities that can be enjoyed along the trail include dog-friendly biking, picnicking, fishing, and swimming. However, you will need a SNO-Park permit to participate. In winter, the trail offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The Fallen Leaf Lake Trail has a lot to offer visitors, including a wide variety of sporting activities all year round. It is well worth the adventure to explore the different trails and find your way around if you have some time on your hands. Parking is available on the shoulders.įallen Leaf Lake Trail is generally flat and runs right along the lake’s shoreline, which is about 15 minutes in to the hike. Note that the main trail juts out into several smaller trails, so bring a map with you to stay on course. Then follow the road past the campground to the Fallen Leaf Lake Trailhead. More specifically, to access the trailhead, drive north on Highway 89 and turn left on Fallen Leaf Lake Road. The trail is also dog-friendly and easily accessible through a parking lot that is just off Highway 89. Fallen Leaf Lake Trail loops about eight miles around a picturesque landscape that features the beautiful Fallen Leaf Lake which is the second-largest body of water in the Tahoe Basin. ![]()
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