This weekend we were busy working on the
house, watching football and enjoying the last warm days of summer. We didn’t
hike this weekend but I’m sharing an oldie but goodie, Echo Lakes. This hike
can be as long or short as you want to make it. It’s probably one of my
favorite late summer hikes. Plus it’s a great one to take family and friends
visiting as it’s super easy, only 6 miles round-trip and 380 ft. in
elevation gain (from 7,420 – 7,800ft). If you’re leaving from South Lake make
sure to pick up a sandwich at Lira’s market in Meyers!
house, watching football and enjoying the last warm days of summer. We didn’t
hike this weekend but I’m sharing an oldie but goodie, Echo Lakes. This hike
can be as long or short as you want to make it. It’s probably one of my
favorite late summer hikes. Plus it’s a great one to take family and friends
visiting as it’s super easy, only 6 miles round-trip and 380 ft. in
elevation gain (from 7,420 – 7,800ft). If you’re leaving from South Lake make
sure to pick up a sandwich at Lira’s market in Meyers!
Tips:
The water taxi runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day (if you don’t want to hike
the entire trail)
Late summer is the best time for a quick
dip in one of the lakes.
Wilderness permits for both day and overnight hikes are required, both of which
are available at the trial-head.
dip in one of the lakes.
Wilderness permits for both day and overnight hikes are required, both of which
are available at the trial-head.
Alternates:
Shorten your hike to 2.5 miles by just utilizing the return route from the
Upper Echo Lake boat dock.
Lengthen your route with a trip to the Lake of the Woods, Tamarack Lake, Ralston Lake or beyond.
Getting there:
Begin your hike at Echo Chalet, a summer only
resort located just off US Hwy 50, ten miles westward of South Lake Tahoe and
49 miles east of Placerville.
resort located just off US Hwy 50, ten miles westward of South Lake Tahoe and
49 miles east of Placerville.
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| Upper and Lower — Echo Lakes |
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| The little bro, Roxy and I — 2011. |
