Mount Tallac Summer Trailhead.
The Mount Tallac Trail climbs gradually from the trailhead en route to Cathedral Lake.
Sweeping views of Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe's south shore.
Tallac's summit rises high above treeline and the trail leading up to Cathedral Lake.
A solitary snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea) staking claim in Tallac's woods.
Floating Island Lake.
Tenkara fishing on Floating Island Lake.
Indian paintbrush (Castilleja miniata).
Cathedral Lake marks the halfway point to Mount Tallac's summit.
Cathedral Lake's shallow warmer waters beckon to swimmers.
Cathedral Lake.
Floating Island Lake on the return.
Lake Tahoe views along the lower trail.