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Mount Tallac
Mount Tallac is a strenuous summit hike above Tahoe's southwest shore. The long climb rewards prepared hikers with views across Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and Desolation Wilderness.
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The trail rises past smaller lakes before steepening beyond Cathedral Lake, making the changing terrain part of the experience. From the summit, the basin's lakes and ridges can be understood together. The Forest Service lists five miles each way, so this belongs as a main day's hike rather than an addition to several sightseeing stops.
What to look for
Views over Fallen Leaf Lake
Desolation Wilderness from the summit
Useful to know
Carry water and layers; start early enough for the full ten-mile return in daylight.
Choose the summit only if every walker has the fitness and mountain experience for the strenuous return.
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Outdoor visit · 275–420 min
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