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Take a short hike and scramble up some granite boulders to get into Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe, CA. This view is best during sunset, so setup camp and prepare for the incredible oranges, reds, and purples...
All-Day Hike: Parking found at the Pyramid Creek Trail. Only 3 miles away. Trail includes off trail navigation and serious scrambling with steep elevation gain of approximately 900 ft over half a mile.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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Shared by Willie Virgen
on Nov 9, 2015. All Page
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