MAGGIE’S PEAKS SOUTH VIA EAGLE LAKE TRAIL
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
DIFFICULTY: Strenuous
ELEVATION GAIN: Starting elevation about 6,581 ft., Maggie’s South Peak is 8,699 ft. Total gain about 2,100 ft..
HIKE DISTANCE: 7.1 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe
DESCRIPTION:
Maggie’s Peaks are one of the gateways to the Desolation
Wilderness. This is a very strenuous hike mostly in the
open. Maggie's Peaks South is a 7.1 mile moderately trafficked
loop beginning on the Eagle Lake Trail on Hwy 89 across from Emerald
Bay, Lake Tahoe. Much of the trail is rocky, exposed and open,
but has great views. Both North (8,499') and South (8,699') Peaks
overlook the blue waters of Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, Cascade Lake and
the Desolation Wilderness. The hike to the Peak is a giant
switchback from the Eagle Lake Trail then the Granite Lake Trail with a
scramble of 1000 ft. with 200 ft. of elevation gain to bag the peak. We
then descend to Bayview Campgrounds, with another Emerald Bay Overlook
along the way, followed by a one mile descent along Hwy 89 to get back
to the car(s).
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
About 2 hours 30 min. each way – 115 miles each way. Suggested donation
to driver $12. Detailed directions will be handed out to
all drivers We should return to Lincoln by about 7:00 pm or later
depending on whether we stop to have dinner on the way home.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Ed Murach and Jim Fisher, Co-leaders / Denny Fisher, Sweep
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
Plan to stop at Nyack Rd - Exit# 156 Shell Station & Burger
King. Restroom facilities are available at both the Eagle Lake
and Bayview Campground trailheads as well as the Inspiration Point Rest
Area.
RISKS: Portions of the trail are very steep, rocky and the trail is exposed and open. High elevation.
PREPARATIONS FOR HIKE:
1) IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.
2)
Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), health card, and an
emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
3)
Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your
muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike. DO NOT get your driver's car
dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
4)
Hiking boots essential, poles highly recommended. Bring layers,
sunscreen, lunch and plenty of water. You may need a snack along
the way if we want to eat lunch at the peak.
5.)
Bring cash to pay driver, to contribute toward paying parking $8 fee at
trailhead and to purchase any food, incidentals or meals along the way.
QUESTIONS: Call Ed Murach - 916-408-0355 or Jim Fisher - 916-205-4849
MEETING TIME: 6:45AM – depart at 7:00 AM
Rain/Thunderstorms Cancel Hike
DRIVING DIRECTIONS PREHIKE PHOTOS HIKE ROUTE & PROFILE
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