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Tamarack, Ralston, and Cagwin Lakes California

Tamarack, Ralston, and Cagwin Lakes

Varied-difficulty Trail

9 mi · 5 hrs

4/5

This hike leads to three distinctly different lakes in the scenic Desolation Wilderness. Tamarack Lake is a deep lake with a beautiful tree-covered island. Ralston Lake sits in a bowl with the steep…

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Website: http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGS269-005
Address: South Lake Tahoe, California
Season: Spring through Fall
Activity: Hiking
Summary: 9 miles · 5 hrs

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