10.2 mi
Distance
3,865 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 3m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Mount Tallac 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
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 | 1,974 ft |
| High point | 5.1 mi | 2,957 ft |
| End | 10.2 mi | 1,974 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Mt. Tallac Trailhead
USDA Forest Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- South Lake Tahoe, CA · about 3 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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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.
Nearby Trails
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Tallac - Aloha - Dicks Peak - Emerald Bay
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableFallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe
1.2 mi away · CA
ReservableCamp Richardson Resort & Marina
1.7 mi away · CA
ReservableFallen Leaf Campground
2.2 mi away · CA
ReservableEmerald Bay State Park
2.3 mi away · CA
ReservableBayview Campground
2.3 mi away · CA
ReservableEagle Point Campground - Emerald Bay State Park
2.8 mi away · CA
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