Love Mt. Ralston, 90% dirt trail, lots of shade, well marked and maintained route. Lots of back for the buck on this hike a surprisingly spectacular view. You won't be disappointed.

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Love Mt. Ralston, 90% dirt trail, lots of shade, well marked and maintained route. Lots of back for the buck on this hike a surprisingly spectacular view. You won't be disappointed.

View from Ralston Peak looking west toward Pyramid Peak and Lake Aloha

Ralston and Tamarack Lakes taken from the summit of Ralston Peak. Looking east at Lake Tahoe.

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Dan Clark

Aug 18, 2019 near South Lake Tahoe, CA

“Love Mt. Ralston, 90% dirt trail, lots of shade, well marked and maintained route. Lots of back for the buck on this hike a surprisingly spectacular view. You won't be disappointed.”

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Ralston, Tamarack, and Echo Lakes from Ralston Peak summit.

Toward Lake Aloha from Ralston Peak summit.

At the top of Ralston! Repping D2R, a Veteran nonprofit.

A relatively short but strenuous hike towards the Ralston Peak led to a rewarding view of the Desolation Wilderness. Among the visible landmarks from this picture are Mt. Tallac, Lake Tahoe, and the Fallen Leaf Lake.

Looking across at Pyramid Peak w/ Lake Aloha & Lake of the Woods on the right.

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