Once you turn onto Fallen Leaf Road, park on the shoulder and follow the hiking trails just beyond the campground. However, this is what makes it so special! With fewer visitors and untouched natural beauty, it’s a prime destination for hiking, swimming, fishing, and more. Spanning nearly 3 acres, this glacial, freshwater lake is much smaller and more secluded than nearby Lake Tahoe. Tucked away in the Eldorado National Forest, Fallen Leaf Lake is a Northern California treasure.
Here’s what you’ll discover when you go! Fallen Leaf Lake is one of many hidden gems in Northern California. If you’re looking to escape the crowds, then you must plan a visit. Located just a mile southwest of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake is a gorgeous oasis just waiting to be explored. However, most visitors don’t know that there is another beautiful lake nearby - and it’s hidden right in plain sight. You can see all of the waterfalls I have visited in California here.Known for its crystal-clear water and picturesque mountain views, it’s no surprise that Lake Tahoe attracts so many tourists year after year. Be sure to check it out when you are in South Lake Tahoe and let me know what other suggestions you have for the area below. Since the flow wasn’t too crazy at the moment, I was able to get up close to the falls and mess with a few slow shutter photos, which is always fun to play around with.Īll in all, this is an easy waterfall to get to as long as you are patient with the drive, and it is well worth the adventure to see something like this with little effort. That being said, it was still a beautiful spot that I enjoyed seeing.
I have seen pictures of this waterfall at other times, and it was flowing a lot more than it was when I was there, thanks to the California drought. There was a clear path that was used for this, and it was relatively easy to scramble down. I took a bunch of pictures at the overlook then walked down to the base of the falls for more photos. There is an overlook point that you can sit at and watch the water flow down, or if you are adventurous, then you can scramble down the small rocks to the water below. It cascades down about 80 feet over multiple rocks and outcroppings till it flows into the river below. Glen Alpine Falls is a large and wide waterfall. I was able to get parking in this area as it was not too busy and walked the 2 minute walk to the falls. From here, you will see a sign that points you towards the falls, and it is probably about a quarter-mile up the hill till you see small dirt parking areas for the waterfall. The road continues to wind around until you reach the back of the lake and a small fire station. This must be a popular spot in Tahoe to live as these houses were crazy. When you get to the lake, you will be driving along it and will see massive mansions on both sides of you. From here it is another 2 miles or so to the lake. The road will go about a mile before it passes a campground. That being said, when you make it to the lake, you will be ok with pulling over as the views are incredibly beautiful. The road is only 1.5 lanes max, so when anyone is coming from the other way, you will need to pull out. As soon as you turn onto it though, be prepared for slow going. The road to Fallen Leaf Lake is signed and is right off Highway 89, south of Emerald Bay.
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