Genevieve and Crag Lakes

Tuesday,  Aug 21, 2018

DIFFICULTY:   Strenuous – long and at high altitude, but climbs are not steep

ELEVATION GAIN: 1230 feet – highest point is 7500 feet

HIKE DISTANCE:  9 miles

GENERAL LOCATION: West shore, Lake Tahoe – starting near Meeks Bay

DESCRIPTION:  This delightful trail is varied with uphill, level stretches, meadows, and forest. The trail generally follows Meeks Creek, which includes many cataracts and waterfalls. Views of mountains are abundant. The beginning of the trail is a flat dirt road edged by broad meadows and conifer forest, which is rife with wild flowers. As you climb, backward glances reward with glimpses of Lake Tahoe. All along the creek tumbles loudly. We will first reach Lake Genevieve whose water reflects two prominent mountains. 0.3 miles further is Crag Lake, a perfect lunch place to gaze at rugged mountain peaks.

We plan to eat dinner before reaching home – depending on the time, we will eat in Tahoe City, or on the way home.  We anticipate returning to the trailhead by 4:30.  If you want to return directly home, work that out between driver and passengers.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  Approximately 2 1/4 hour – 98 miles (a $15 driver donation).

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:   Chris Gomes/Barb Proffitt                      

SPECIAL NOTES:

FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  None – plan on stopping at the McDonald’s in Truckee (just after the exit from I-80).  It is a good place to rendezvous. 

PREPARATION FOR HIKE:  PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR HEALTH AND CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.

1)       Bring a copy of your ID, (Driver’s License), Health Card, and an Emergency Contact name and phone number with you on the hike.

2)       Bring hiking boots, hiking poles, plenty of water and lunch.

3)       Bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike. Please do not get your driver’s car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home. 

RISKS:  Some stream crossings – bring hiking poles

QUESTIONS:  Chris Gomes 916-587-3131