Lake Aloha via Echo Lakes

Photo: Rappensuncle · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

10.1km
Total Distance
364m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A classic Desolation Wilderness hike from Echo Lakes to the broad granite basin holding Lake Aloha. The trail traces the shore of the Echo Lakes then climbs gently past several tarns to the shimmering waters dotted with rocky islands. Peaks of the Crystal Range form a stunning backdrop.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Spring · 7.5km
    springs can run dry
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
PCT - California Section K, Tahoe Rim Trail

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate