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The ultimate adventure guide

Shaun Hunter
The hike to Maggie's Peak begins by climbing through forest.
Shaun Hunter
Views across Granite Lake en route to Maggie's Peak.
Shaun Hunter
Views across Granite Lake en route to Maggie's Peak.
Shaun Hunter
Maggie's Peak, overlooking Cascade Lake and South Lake Tahoe.
Shaun Hunter
The trail to Emerald Point veers by historic Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay State Park.
Shaun Hunter
The hike to Emerald Point is along a generally flat trail skirting the forested lakeshore.
Shaun Hunter
Views of Emerald Bay along the hike to Emerald Point.
Shaun Hunter
Standing at Emerald Point looking across the length of the bay.
Shaun Hunter
Fall colors in South Lake Tahoe.
Shaun Hunter
The Echo Lakes Trail follows along a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Shaun Hunter
The Echo Lakes Trail requires hikers to fill out a free Desolation Wilderness backcountry permit near the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
The trail overlooking Lower Echo Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Scenic vistas over Echo Lakes.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
07/01/2014
Stairs help with the climb toward Eagle Lake.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
07/01/2014
Eagle Lake makes a great swimming spot on a hot day.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
07/01/2014
A granite peak towering above Eagle Lake.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
07/01/2014
The hike to Eagle Lake provides views of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
06/29/2014
Climbing Tallac is one of South Lake Tahoe's most challenging climbs, but views from the top are unparalleled.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
06/29/2014
At 9,739 feet, Mount Tallac is one of the tallest peaks in the Tahoe basin.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
06/29/2014
The trail up Mount Tallac passes sweeping views over Gilmore Lake.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
06/29/2014
Panoramic views from the top of Mount Tallac.

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