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Cascade Falls Trail

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cascade falls 200 ft downhill
view down on Cascade Lake and Lake Tahoe
Eagle Lake
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Ranked #22 of 52 attractions in Lake Tahoe (Nevada)
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: This easy to moderate hiking trail offers a scenic view of Cascade Lake and Cascade Falls.
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California
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“I AGREE...MORE MODERATE THAN EASY”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

I agree with the reviewer, more moderate than easy, but don't let that stop you. Just be prepared. Wear good shoes, take water on a hot day, and be prepared for manuveuring over many rocks...sometimes finding a path not slippery with sand on rocks is difficult. It is a popular trail and crowded, but there is room on the high... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
“Splendid short hike with beautiful Tahoe views”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011
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For those who want to go beyond just driving around Lake Tahoe and want to get a little closer to the wilderness of Tahoe, this trail is perfect. The whole trail is less than two miles with some ups and downs, but most of the hike is relatively easy. Along the way you will see Cascade Lake and Lake Tahoe... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“rather moderate than easy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2009
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It is a wonderful trail with a lot of rocks/steps to go up and down. So wear decent shoes and bring a lot of water. It is only 2 miles roundtrip (air miles) and takes longer than you think. But the views are spectacular and if you go down a bit at the end you'll see the full falls cascading... More

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