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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Shaun Hunter
    The hike to Maggie's Peak begins by climbing through forest.
    Shaun Hunter
    Views across Granite Lake en route to Maggie's Peak.
    Shaun Hunter
    Views across Granite Lake en route to Maggie's Peak.
    Shaun Hunter
    Maggie's Peak, overlooking Cascade Lake and South Lake Tahoe.
    Shaun Hunter
    The trail to Emerald Point veers by historic Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay State Park.
    Shaun Hunter
    The hike to Emerald Point is along a generally flat trail skirting the forested lakeshore.
    Shaun Hunter
    Views of Emerald Bay along the hike to Emerald Point.
    Shaun Hunter
    Standing at Emerald Point looking across the length of the bay.
    Shaun Hunter
    Fall colors in South Lake Tahoe.
    Shaun Hunter
    The Echo Lakes Trail follows along a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
    The Echo Lakes Trail requires hikers to fill out a free Desolation Wilderness backcountry permit near the trailhead.
    Shaun Hunter
    The trail overlooking Lower Echo Lake.
    Shaun Hunter
    Scenic vistas over Echo Lakes.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Stairs help with the climb toward Eagle Lake.
    Aron Bosworth
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    07/01/2014
    Eagle Lake makes a great swimming spot on a hot day.
    Aron Bosworth
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    07/01/2014
    A granite peak towering above Eagle Lake.
    Aron Bosworth
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    07/01/2014
    The hike to Eagle Lake provides views of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/29/2014
    Climbing Tallac is one of South Lake Tahoe's most challenging climbs, but views from the top are unparalleled.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/29/2014
    At 9,739 feet, Mount Tallac is one of the tallest peaks in the Tahoe basin.
    Aron Bosworth
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    06/29/2014
    The trail up Mount Tallac passes sweeping views over Gilmore Lake.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/29/2014
    Panoramic views from the top of Mount Tallac.

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