Near Round Lake Trail
Clouds rolling in at Island Lake, Carr/Feely trailhead. Tahoe N.F.
Near Round Lake Trail
On our way on the Round Lake Trail!
Near Round Lake Trail
Prepping for the journey.
Near Round Lake Trail
Island lake at dusk, looking east.
Near Round Lake Trail
Great views along Round Lake Trail.

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Round Lake Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A short trail passing around various alpine lakes.
2.5
mi
Distance
677
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeSwimmingViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.52mi
Distance
677ft
Elevation Gain
188ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
7,145ft
High Point
6,656ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Round Lake Trail extends east from Feeley Lake to the Grouse Ridge Trail, passing Island, Long, Round, and Milk Lakes along the way. There are several excellent campsites near Island Lake, a picturesque lake surrounded by rock knolls and scattered patches of timber. Several rocky islands give the name to this, the largest of the lakes in the group. Summer visitors often swim to these islands to enjoy the sun and the scenery. Milk Lake, a deep, blue lake, has campsites near the east and west ends. The south shore is steep, rising sharply to the ridge where Grouse Ridge Campground is located.

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