Overview for hiking Eagle Falls in Lake Tahoe
DISTANCE: .25 MILE
DIFFICULTY: EASY
AVERAGE TIME TO HIKE: 5 to 10 minutes
WHAT DO YOU SEE WHILE: YOSEMITE FALLS, HALF DOME, MERCED RIVER, SENTINEL PEAK
WHERE CAN YOU SEE THIS EAGLE FALLS IN LAKE TAHOE VIEW?
Eagle Falls is a cascading waterfall that can been seen from the road, or hiked to, from the Eagle Lake trailhead.
Hiking Eagle Falls for sunrise in Lake Tahoe, CA. Photograph by Dalton Johnson
BEST SEASON TO hike EAGLE FALLS in Lake Tahoe?
The best season to hike Eagle Falls is in the spring. Eagle Falls flow is created by snow melt, making spring season (February to April) the best time to see Eagle Falls flowing into Emerald Bay of Lake Tahoe.
HOW LONG IS THE HIKE TO SEE EAGLE FALLS IN LAKE TAHOE?
The hike to Eagle Falls is about .5 of a mile and takes 5-10 minutes depending on where you park. Hiking to Eagle Falls in the Eastern Sierra Mountains is a well maintained trail that is easy to hike. With that said, this hike is not wheelchair accessible.
The parking lot and road side parking fills up fast, so make sure to get there early if you want a get a spot.
THE BEST TIME OF DAY TO Hike to EAGLE FALLS IN LAKE TAHOE?
My favorite time to hike Eagle Falls in Lake Tahoe is at sunrise. Why sunrise? If you look at the image above, the sun rises off in the distance, creating a golden glow on the waterfall. This effect makes sunrise special. Additionally, if you arrive for sunrise there will be very few people at Eagle Falls.
WHAT MAKES HIKING EAGLE FALLS IN LAKE TAHOE SPECIAL?
Hiking Eagle Falls in Lake Tahoe is special because the sunrise view is extraordinary when the waterfall is flowing. A golden glow, few people, the grandiose blue waters of Lake Tahoe, and the brisk air make a splendid combination for all hikers visiting Eagle Falls. Also, as you walk around Eagle Falls, you will notice a few spots that make the falls look as though the cascading water pours directly into Emerald Bay… mind blowing!
