It takes you 1½ miles to Highway 50 where you could also park to hike south. The main Pacific Crest Trail going south leaves south from the upper parking lot. The trail also has connections to many other trails in the wilderness or out to Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe. This trail is popular because it starts at higher elevation than most trails into the wilderness making it easier, and the scenery is awesome.
Overnight wilderness permits must be obtained at either Pacific or Placerville Ranger stations or online. The trail north starts at the Echo Lake Dam near the information kiosk with wilderness permits (for day use only) if you plan to make it that far. 9 miles to park in the larger, upper parking lot, not the temporary parking down at the lake.
There is a water taxi available from the marina to the upper end of the lakes that shortcuts 2.5 miles of the trail along the east side($$).ĭirections: Drive 46 miles east on Highway 50 to the Johnson Pass Road, it goes left half a mile to Echo Lakes Road where you go left again for another. It is the easiest access into the Wilderness, which is only 5 miles in from the trailhead, but many people enjoy the trail in towards the boundary also. This scenic oasis, a few miles in from Highway 50, usually has a parking problem due to its popularity with the many cabin owners, the chalet/store, and the PCT trailhead to miles of trails further into the Desolation Wilderness.
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