The Best Backpacking in Echo Lake

The Echo Lakes Trail goes through California's Desolation Wilderness and features incredible views. This trail is rated as moderate, and is best for excited beginners or intermediate hikers. This hike takes roughly 3.5-4 hours. Dogs are allowed on trail if kept on leash. The trail is best used fr...

Lake Aloha and Ralston Peak via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Echo Lake, California.

You'll start the hike at the Echo Lakes trailhead, just off of Highway 50 in Lake Tahoe. The trail meanders past Lower and Upper Echo Lakes, slowly gaining altitude as you pass a smattering of summer cabins. The climb is enough to make you feel it, but before you know it, it's over. Once cresti...

Echo Lake to Emerald Bay via Pacific Crest Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Echo Lake, California.

Echo Lake Chalet to Lake Ropi is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Echo Lake, California.

PCT: CA Section K - Echo Lake to Highway 80 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near South Lake Tahoe, California.

Lake of the Woods via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near South Lake Tahoe, California.

This loop is best accomplished in 2 days, spending a night at either Ralston, Tamarack, or Cagwin Lake. Although this route is similar to hiking Ralston Peak in the summer, the trails are completely covered by snow so solid navigation skills are necessary. A map is required to find the best possi...

Although this hike can be done as a day hike, there are incredible camping spots near the lake. The easiest way to start this hike is to start at the Echo Lakes. There is ample parking above the marina and you even have the option of taking a water taxi across the echo lakes to cut off around 2.5...

Although this hike can be done as a day hike, it is an awesome place to camp. There is a lot to explore and you will want to spend as much there time as you can. The easiest way to start this hike is to start at the Echo Lakes. There is ample parking above the marina and you even have the option ...

Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Echo Lake to Barker Pass is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Echo Lake, California.

Echo Lake to Emerald Bay via PCT and Mount Tallac Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Echo Lake, California.

Echo Lake to Heather Lake and Susie Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Echo Lake, California.

Echo Lake to Lake of the Woods to Echo Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Echo Lake, California.

Echo Summit to Meiss Meadow Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near South Lake Tahoe, California.

Showers Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near South Lake Tahoe, California.