2025-July: Part 1/Days 2 - 3: Lake Tahoe both sides CA & NV/Levels 2 to 3

Days 2 & 3 of HikingOC Repeating Summer Trip to: NorCal and Oregon: American River Rafting, Lake Tahoe, Waterfalls, Lassen Volcanic and Crater Lake National Parks, Portland, Salem, Mt Hood, Coast Landmarks, Redwoods State Parks/National Parks, etc.
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306561839/

July 20 & 21 are the days in Lake Tahoe: hiking, etc.
RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person on a local hike to discuss more about the trip!

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Levels 2 to 3: Moderate to Strenuous for distance, elevation and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Itinerary:
Day 2: Hikes/Sightseeing in the South Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Waterfalls, Cave Rocks, etc.
>>4 miles 1800ft gain: Maggie's Peak and Granite Lake https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/granite-lake-maggies-peaks
>>7 miles 2155ft gain: Maggie's Peak and Granite Lake/Eagle Lake Loop
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/maggie-s-peak-eagle-lake-granite-lake-loop
>>4.9 miles 1187ft gain: Floating Island and Cathedral Lakes
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/floating-island-cathedral-lakes-trail
>>2.5 miles: Lower Eagle Falls and VikingsHolm Castle https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/eagle-falls
More info
https://tahoesouth.com/explore/hiking/waterfall-guide/
https://postcardstoseattle.com/lake-tahoe-hikes/

Day 3:
>>Lower King's Canyon
https://www.alltrails.com/poi/us/nevada/lower-kings-canyon-waterfall
>>Sand Harbor State Park
https://parks.nv.gov/parks/lake-tahoe-nevada-state-park

Photos from 2023 trip: https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/294586589/

>>>WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, clothes don't get wet easy, hiking shoes, extra socks and clothes to change after the hike, a sleeping bag/warm blanket, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)
>>>REMINDER:
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