Eagle Lakes
Rating: 5
The Eagle Lakes Trail
is a scenic four wheel drive tour through rocky terrain and dense forests.
Early in the spring the trail can be very wet making for quite a challenge
in some spots.
Requirements:
The Eagle Lakes Trail requires 4wd.
Directions:
Take highway 80 east towards Reno. Exit at Eagle Lakes road near Donner Summit.
Go north under the freeway and follow the road around to the west. Turn north
across the road from the Indian Springs campground. Follow the trail a short
distance to the staging area.
Gas Up:
Get gas in Cisco Grove.
GPS Coordinates:
Trailhead: N39° 19.895 W120° 34.363
Click for Wide Area Map
There is a staging area with restrooms right near the beginning of the trail.
The trailhead facing the restrooms is the hard way up Signal Peak.
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Depending on time of year and snowmelt, the river may be too deep to cross.
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The trail is generally easy with a few obstacles to negotiate. Rock sliders
will be helpful for rigs without lots of clearance.
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Driveshaft hill can be challenging. The stairsteps can make things interesting
for long wheelbase vehicles. There is a bypass around the left that is not
quite as difficult.
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There are many spots along the trail to play around.
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In the spring the snow tends to erode sections of the trail making for
some interesting lines.
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There are a few ledges along the way, but nothing a stock vehicle couldn't
handle.
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Going in from the staging area, the left fork will take you down to the river
and to some excellent camping spots.
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Links to more Eagle Lakes pictures:
http://www.norcalttora.com/gallery/
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