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Vikingsholm Trail

Intermediate
 3.6 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Lake Tahoe
  5. Emerald Bay and D.L. Bliss State Parks
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“This trail provides access to the extremely popular beach at Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm. ”

Nick Wilder
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0.9

Miles

1.4

KM

82%

Runnable

6,610' 2,015 m

High

6,245' 1,903 m

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0' 0 m

Up

366' 111 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Lake · Swimming · Views

Description

This exceedingly popular trail connects the exceedingly crowded parking area to the exceedingly popular beach at the head of Emerald Bay. The beach is beautiful, the trail is easy, and Vikingsholm is fun to visit... but don't expect to be alone!

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Land Manager: California State Parks

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Nick Wilder
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  3.6 from 7 votes

#3

in Emerald Bay and D.L. Bliss State Parks

#22572

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  3.6 from 7 votes
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#3

in Emerald Bay and D.L. B…

#2,259

in California

#22,572

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The head of Emerald Bay.
Aug 17, 2016 near South L…, CA
Emerald Bay with Fannette Island from Emerald Bay Overlook at the beginning of Vikingsholm Trail
Nov 24, 2017 near South L…, CA

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