Contact Info
35 College Drive
S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Phone:
- 530-543-2600
Basics
- Length:
- 5.9 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Description
This moderate hike takes you along the northern most part of the unofficial Tahoe-Yosemite Trail. After following a road for approximately 1.3 miles, the trail passes a small spring, parallels Meeks Creek and continues upward into a forested valley. A chain of alpine lakes can be seen before the trail ascends 1,000 feet up a series of switchbacks leading to Phipps Pass.
Details
Length:
5.9 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
2.5 - 3.5 hours
Additional Details:
A wilderness permit is required. Day hikers, pick up your permit at the self serve area at the trailhead. Overnight hikers will need an overnight permit for Desolation Wilderness. This permit must be purchased before you get to the Meeks Bay Trailhead.
