Can you hike around Lake Aloha?

Can you hike around Lake Aloha?

Lake Aloha Trail is a 12.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Echo Lake, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is fairly flat for most of the hike, with only two sections of significant elevation gain, and you will pass by 5 lakes in under 12 miles round trip.

Can you camp at Lake Aloha?

There are campsites along the shores of Lake Aloha. Make sure to call ahead to the Placerville Ranger Station in Camino, CA to reserve a wilderness permit ($6 reservation fee plus $5/person for the 1st night, $10 more than 1 night). Parking can be very tough at Echo Lake, especially on weekends during the summer.

Can you camp anywhere in Desolation Wilderness?

Interactive Map – Camping Areas In general, trail users must camp within 300 feet of the trail corridor and at least 200 feet away from water sources and 100 feet away from trails. Camping in Desolation Wilderness is by permit only (see permits below).

Are there fish in Lake Aloha?

The fishing at Lake Aloha is slow. Honestly, we didn’t catch anything. We observed some fish rising in the middle of the lake only because the lake was calm as could be-like glass.

Is Echo Lake California Open?

Echo Lakes is a day use area only! A topographic map and compass are recommended.

Why is it called Lake Aloha?

Fishermen hikers, noting the new leg left behind just a few months submerged rocks in the lake. And it just reminded people of islands out in the Pacific, which by association, made people think of Hawaii and just call it like Aloha.

Do you need bear spray in Desolation Wilderness?

We also strongly recommend carrying a bear canister in Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe. If you’re hiking the entire John Muir Trail, that’s the entire way. ALL of your food and scented items must be in the canister once you make camp.

Are there bears in Desolation Wilderness?

Black bears are active in Desolation Wilderness and human/bear interactions have been on the increase. Bears have extremely keen noses and are attracted to food smells as well as to the scents of personal products such as toothpaste and deodorant. Bear-resistant canisters are highly recommended for food storage.

Why is it called Desolation Wilderness?

That preservation became reality in 1969 when the land in the Sierra Nevada range known as the Desolation Valley Primitive Area became Desolation Wilderness by act of Congress, meaning that this land — this wilderness — is our land. It belongs to each and every one of us to have, to enjoy and to safeguard.

Where to hike in the Desolation Wilderness?

You have many opportunities for more hiking in the Desolation Wilderness. Your best bets: head to the north shore of Lake Aloha on the PCT to connect with Hike 11 (Susie Lake, Heather Lake, and Lake Aloha) and 13 (Dicks Lake, Gilmore Lake, Lake Aloha, and Middle Velma Lake) and Hike 13 (Dicks Lake, Gilmore Lake, Lake Aloha, and Middle Velma Lake).

How many miles is Lake Aloha trail?

Desolation Wilderness. Lake Aloha Trail is a 12.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Echo Lake, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.

Is Lake Desolation a natural lake?

However, it is not a natural lake. A dam raises water levels in the Desolation Valley, flooding several small lakes to create the larger lake.

Do I need a permit to go to Desolation Wilderness?

You must have a permit and pay a fee for all overnight trips in Desolation Wilderness. It’s best to obtain your permit from www.recreation.gov. (Be sure to print it out and have it with you on your trip.) There are also a limited number of same-day permits available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations: 1.