![]() ![]() The best time to do this hike is in summer, when the waters are warm enough for swimming and the fish are biting. The trailhead sign is near the parking area. Drive through the campground and park just before campsite #75 on the right there’s no fee for day use. To get to the parking lot, take Highway 89 north to Fallen Leaf Road and continue approximately 2/3 of a mile to Fallen Leaf Campground. At the south end of the lake, the waters are fed by Glen Alpine Creek, and the flow is prime in spring until it tapers off in late summer. Besides the unparalleled views of Fallen Leaf, Moraine Trail offers views of majestic Cathedral Peak and Mount Tallac, which surround the lake. The campground is typically open from mid-May through mid-October. The campground features 206 sites that include 6 yurts and standard tent and RV sites. The south shore of Lake Tahoe is less than a mile away. ![]() The lake was created by glaciers, and evidence of this can be seen in the northern end of the lake, where you can view a terminal moraine (This is also how the trail was named). Fallen Leaf Campground is situated on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake and adjacent to Taylor Creek. Be sure to pack the bug spray, as the shade is a favorite of mosquitoes as well. The trail is also open to bikers and horseback riders. You can let Rover splash around all you want, as dogs are allowed off-leash. There are some little alcoves that would supply a superb area for this. It’s also a fun spot for a midday picnic. The lake has deep waters and the same species of game fish that dwell in Lake Tahoe, including mackinaw trout, browns, rainbows, and kokanee salmon. Beautiful firs and pines provide plentiful shade, and the lake sparkles enticingly through the trees.įallen Leaf is an excellent place to swim or fish. The northern end of the lake is great for swimming, so don’t forget your trunks. The relatively flat trail crosses the dam at Fallen Leaf and goes along the West Shore to Sawmill Cove, where a group of rock chimneys remain to pay homage to the houses that used to be there. At three miles long, scenic Fallen Leaf Lake is the second largest alpine lake in the Tahoe Basin. It usually operates all throughout the summer although, there are restrictions right now because of the pandemic. Great for bird-watching or simply enjoying the day, the out-and-back 2.5 mile trail should take you about an hour and a half total. Fallen Leaf Campground has 206 campsites for RVs, cabins, and regular camping tents. Moraine Trail along Fallen Leaf Lake is a great easy, minimal elevation hike that would be ideal for families with children. ![]()
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