Topo and GPS tracks for today's ~15.5mi, 5000ft gain out-and-back outing from the Bayview Trailhead above Emerald Bay.
Dicks is my 20th Tahoe OGUL Peak.
(And not sure where I'm at on the SPS list)
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07/11/2009 09:36 PM
The Desolation wilderness sign and permit station at the trailhead. This is also the trailhead for Cascade Falls- that trail headed left, my route to the right.
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The first mile or two was steeply and steadily uphill towards the cleavage of Maggie's Peaks.
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Desolation Wilderness boundary sign about 10 minutes from the trailhead.
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Nice overlook of Emerald Bay (And Hwy 89 above it) a short distance up the trail. The Eagle Falls trailhead is at the bend in the highway.
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Passed above Granite Lake which had a couple parties camped alongside it.
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An early view of Mt Tallac popping up above the treeline on the ascent.
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Switchbacking up towards Maggies Peaks. Started playing leapfrog with a Dick's Lake bound backpacker near here. He'd pass me on the uphills, I'd pass him on the down.
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Up to the pass between Maggies Peaks, looking back at the lower northern peak.