The permits may be bought at various locations or online. We are located on Fallen Leaf Lake, on the edge of the Desolation Wilderness, providing easy access to numerous iconic hikes, including the Cathedral Trail, Mt. A Sno-Park permit is required or take the chance of being fined. Pass the turn for Fallen Leaf Lake.Ĭathedral Road is on the left. Head north on Highway 89 from the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
This day it’s the stark white bark of this grove of aspen that captures our attention. We end up making a loop to our left through what during late summer is one of the most incredible patches of lupine.
Most of the dogs venture into Fallen Leaf Lake to retrieve sticks, unfazed by the ice floating nearby.īack we go, though not exactly as we came. The still water reflects the mountains of Desolation Wilderness until the canines send ripples across the alpine lake.īreak time means peeling off clothes as the sun beats down on us. No problem.Ĭontrails line the blue sky, crossing through the wispy clouds to create a one-of-a-kind canvas. Up and over the dam with snowshoes on takes a bit of dexterity and concentration. Onward we go, deciding to head to Fallen Leaf Lake to the left instead of going right which would have us loop back to the parking lot. Though it’s not rushing, the level seems high – especially for late December. Taylor Creek is heading toward Lake Tahoe at what looks like capacity. With it being one of the wettest Decembers on record, water seems to be everywhere. At times water crosses our path and we do a bit of improvising. Not far in we veer to the left to take the trail to get off the road even though no motor vehicles can drive on it this time of year. The snow-covered road is wide enough to stride along in pairs and not be knocked over by one of our four-legged friends.Īt times the trail closes in from the thick conifers, then suddenly it’s as though there is a meadow of snow. At least it seems that way as the quiet envelops us. Strapping on our snowshoes in the Cathedral Road parking lot off Highway 89 we begin our journey into the wild. Dormant aspens line part of the trail near Fallen Leaf Lake.
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