![]() The writing on the trailhead sign is fading and needs some fresh paint to better contrast its background. The trailhead is located between the Fallen Leaf Chapel and the Fallen Leaf Fire Station next to Fallen Leaf Road. Getting to the Angora Lake trailhead west of the Fallen Leaf Lake Marina and Store The shallow water of the upper Angora Lake Simply, enjoy the marvelous view of backdropping Echo Peak from the water or the shoreline or-during resort season-from a rented boat or the lemonade stand. A notice warns about the danger of off-cliff jumping,with injuries and fatalities happening each season. If you brought your swimsuit, you may want to swim across the deep blue spots in the lake toward the rock walls. The north side of the upper Angora Lake has a public beach, inviting visitors to wade through the shallow waters. ![]() A short incline leads to the upper Angora Lake, which is semicircularly surrounded by rustic cabins, while the opposite lake side is bordered by steep slopes and cliffs. The public path continues alongside the lake. The unpaved resort path leads uphill to the lower Angora Lake, with several cabins to your left. Your effort to come up here from a public parking lot at Fallen Leaf Lake will save you the $7 parking fee at the resort entrance (and a bumpy ride over the rough Angora Ridge Road). Take a break without missing the opportunity of far-reaching views-framed by conifer trunks and branches-across Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe towards the northern peaks of the Carson Range.įrom the ridge, it is only a short, level hike to the parking area of the Angora Lakes Resort. Once you get closer to the ridge, the trail turns into a soft, needle-covered forest path. Warm up by climbing the easy-to-follow, but rocky switchbacks. The steep single-track trail ascends through mixed forest. The Angora Lake Trail connects the southern tip of Fallen Leaf Lake with the Angora Ridge between Tahoe Mountain and Angora Peak, south of Lake Tahoe in California. The best time to do this hike is in summer, when the waters are warm enough for swimming and the fish are biting.View of Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe from upper Angora Lake Trail The trailhead sign is near the parking area. Drive through the campground and park just before campsite #75 on the right there’s no fee for day use. ![]() To get to the parking lot, take Highway 89 north to Fallen Leaf Road and continue approximately 2/3 of a mile to Fallen Leaf Campground. ![]() At the south end of the lake, the waters are fed by Glen Alpine Creek, and the flow is prime in spring until it tapers off in late summer. Besides the unparalleled views of Fallen Leaf, Moraine Trail offers views of majestic Cathedral Peak and Mount Tallac, which surround the lake. The lake was created by glaciers, and evidence of this can be seen in the northern end of the lake, where you can view a terminal moraine (This is also how the trail was named). Be sure to pack the bug spray, as the shade is a favorite of mosquitoes as well. The trail is also open to bikers and horseback riders. You can let Rover splash around all you want, as dogs are allowed off-leash. There are some little alcoves that would supply a superb area for this. It’s also a fun spot for a midday picnic. The lake has deep waters and the same species of game fish that dwell in Lake Tahoe, including mackinaw trout, browns, rainbows, and kokanee salmon. Beautiful firs and pines provide plentiful shade, and the lake sparkles enticingly through the trees.įallen Leaf is an excellent place to swim or fish. The northern end of the lake is great for swimming, so don’t forget your trunks. The relatively flat trail crosses the dam at Fallen Leaf and goes along the West Shore to Sawmill Cove, where a group of rock chimneys remain to pay homage to the houses that used to be there. At three miles long, scenic Fallen Leaf Lake is the second largest alpine lake in the Tahoe Basin. Great for bird-watching or simply enjoying the day, the out-and-back 2.5 mile trail should take you about an hour and a half total. Moraine Trail along Fallen Leaf Lake is a great easy, minimal elevation hike that would be ideal for families with children.
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