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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    The unsigned trail begins at the Fallen Leaf Chapel, across the street from a very small parking area.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    The trail begins with an immediate climb up a rocky path while views of Mount Tallac and Fallen Leaf Lake open up.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    Fallen Leaf Lake seen from the trail.
    Shaun Hunter
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    10/13/2020
    The trail soon leaves the stone slope and enters the forest.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    After emerging at the parking area for Angora Lakes, a closed dirt road proceeds to the two small mountain lakes.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    Lower Angora Lake with seasonal homes on the opposite bank.
    Shaun Hunter
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    10/13/2020
    Upper Angora Lake is surrounded by a rustic seasonal resort, however visitors still have access to the water.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    Upper Angora Lake.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    A footbridge along the perimeter of Upper Angora Lake.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    After retracing the trail to the parking area, the Angora Ridge Trail parallels the road along the ridge heading to the fire lookout.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    Views over South Lake Tahoe and the Stateline casinos from Angora Ridge.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    The trail along Angora Ridge.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    Angora fire lookout, a closed fire lookout on Angora Ridge overlooking a panoramic view of the southern Lake Tahoe area.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    Interpretive sign at Angora Lookout overlooking Fallen Leaf Lake.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2020
    The Clark Trail heads from Angora Lookout down to the Fallen Leaf community, completing the hiking loop.

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