![]() They both offer scenic campsites.When you think about your upcoming Tahoe adventure, most likely you picture long days frolicking on the shores or on the waters of our most famous lake, Lake Tahoe itself, but you may be surprised to learn there are other smaller lakes that are definitely worth visiting as well. That's when I would move up to Half Moon Lake or its neighbor Alta Morris Lake. ![]() ![]() It can get busy when Pacific Crest Trail hikers are at their peak in mid-summer. Good backpacking sites are located in several places around Susie Lake. You might consider staying at the Strawberry Lodge in Strawberry or the Echo Chalet right at the edge of Echo Lakes. Campgrounds can be found at Fallen Leaf Lake, Bayview, and Eagle Point.Īlong Highway 50 on the west side of Echo Summit you will find many campgrounds. Along the west shore of Lake Tahoe look for lodging at Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, and Homewood. You can find lodging and vacation rental cabins at Fallen Leaf Lake. Some especially good rates at hotels can be found at South Lake Tahoe in the fall. Lodging is available at South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is crowded in the summer and on weekends, so be sure to have reservations if you In all, it is about a 7-mile hike if you use the water taxi. Keep on around the lake to the trail junction at its north end and turn right, dropping down past Heather Lake to Susie Lake. It is a very popular destination and in the fall the water levels drop considerably. Five miles of moderate uphill hiking (1000 feet elevation gain) will bring you to the shores of Lake Aloha. Head left and up to Susie Lake, about 4 miles total and 1500 feet in elevation gain.įrom Echo Lakes take the water taxi to the upper end of the lakes and head for Lake Aloha. After a little more than 3½ miles you will meet the Pacific Crest Trail. Hike up the creek past Lily Lake and Glen Alpine Spring. To reach Susie Lake from Fallen Leaf Lake, drive from Lake Tahoe to the upper end of Fallen Leaf and around to find the Glen Alpine Creek trailhead. In an effort to restore the habitat of the endangered yellow-legged frog in the Sierra, the US Fish and Wildlife has removed all fish in the Desolation Wilderness from the following lakes: Lucille, Margery, Tamarack, Ralston, Cagwin, LeConte, and Jabu, as well as from connecting streams and a pond west of Lake Lucille.įor a single day fishing outing, the Fallen Leaf trailhead makes the most sense. Yellow-Legged Frog Habitat Restoration in the Desolation Wilderness Overnight permits are obtained at ranger stations. For day hikes you can pick up a free permit at self-service kiosks at main trailheads. They are required for day hikes as well as overnight trips. To enter the Desolation Wilderness you need a wilderness permit. Excellent fishing is found all around the lake and at several nearby lakes. Situated at an elevation of 7800 feet, Susie Lake makes a good mid-summer and fall destination for fishing. There are two convenient ways to approach the lake, one from the head of Fallen Leaf Lake and the other from the Echo Lakes trailhead. Susie Lake is great overnight destination in the Desolation Wilderness.
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