8.9 mi
Distance
3,435 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 33m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Gilmore Lake and Mount Tallac Loop 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
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,004 ft |
| High point | 5.7 mi | 2,956 ft |
| End | 8.9 mi | 2,004 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
A wilderness permit is required to enter Desolation Wilderness. Day hikers may pick up permits at the trailhead kiosk, and overnight hikers should get an overnight permit before arriving. Reservations and zone quotas are handled through Recreation.gov.
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.
- Desolation Wilderness permits, Eldorado NF
USDA Forest Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Meyers, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- El Dorado County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Dispersed Site near 38.8925, -120.1153
2.2 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Dispersed
Lake Aloha Backcountry
2.8 mi awayEldorado National Forest
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Check official pricing10 sitesNational Forest PermitTent
Fallen Leaf Campground
2.9 mi awayEldorado National Forest
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Reservable
Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe
3.9 mi awayLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Check official pricing208 sitesReservable TentRVCabin Very popular Major Issues
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