2.1 mi
Distance
1,998 ft
Elev. Gain
49m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Eagle Lake Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Dirt
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Eagle Lake is in Desolation Wilderness, where day users need a free day-use permit, which can be self-issued at the trailhead permit box. The permit is only required from Memorial Day weekend through September 30, when the boxes are installed. Parking at Eagle Falls carries a separate fee. Check the permit page for current rules.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- South Lake Tahoe, CA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- El Dorado County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Nearby Trails
More trails near Eagle Lake Trail
Eagle Falls Trailhead to Middle Velma Lake to Dicks Lake to Suzie Lake
Eagles Lake to Fontanillis Lake Loop
Eagle Falls Trailhead to Glen Alpine Trailhead
Middle Velma Lake Trail
Eagle Falls to Lake Schmidell and Lake Louis
Eagle Falls Trail to Bayview Trail Junction
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableBayview Campground
0.9 mi away · CA
ReservableEmerald Bay State Park
1.5 mi away · CA
ReservableEagle Point Campground - Emerald Bay State Park
1.9 mi away · CA
ReservableFallen Leaf Campground
2.7 mi away · CA
ReservableCamp Richardson Resort & Marina
3.8 mi away · CA
ReservableFallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe
4 mi away · CA
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