Near Eagle Vista Loop
Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay from the vista point at the end of the Eagle Trail Loop
Near Eagle Vista Loop
Eagle Creek just before Upper Eagle Falls, showing bridge over Eagle Creek. Went off trail for this shot.
Near Eagle Vista Loop
The bridge crossing along the Eagle Lake Trail.
Near Eagle Vista Loop
Ascending rocky steps along the Eagle Lake Trail.

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Eagle Vista Loop

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A great short hike to a vista point on top of Emerald Bay.
0.5
mi
Distance
147
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.46mi
Distance
147ft
Elevation Gain
147ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
6,731ft
High Point
6,578ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Take the obvious trail from the parking lot. Keep left after 150 feet and right after another 100 feet. The trail is mostly steps carved into the rock. At the next sign turn right to get to the vista point. This is a great place to spend some time. Trace your steps back to the last junction and turn right. The trail descends again. At the next junction turn left and continue back to the parking lot.

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