Crystal Basin
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Wrights Lake is the right choice for hiking, kayaking, camping and scenery
With an elevation of nearly 7,000 feet, Wrights Lake (Wright’s Lake) is a beautiful recreation area located in El Dorado…
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Crystal Basin campgrounds open this week, 5 must see Crystal Basin sights
The Crystal Basin, often overlooked by travelers on their way up Highway 50 to Lake Tahoe, is an 85,000 acre…
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Loon Lake: a gateway to Crystal Basin fun and adventure
Loon Lake can be accessed year round, although various portions of the area are seasonal. This lake truly is a…
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A quick look at Ice House Reservoir
Directions Take Highway 50 East from Sacramento and head toward Placerville. You will make a left onto Ice House Road…
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Horsetail Falls: A challenging hike to an impressive waterfall
The trailhead begins at 6000 feet in elevation and climbs up to 7200 feet in elevation at the top of…
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Beauty Lake: It’s beauty depends on the time of day and the season
For my trip, I chose to further explore closer to Wrights Lake and only took the Rockbound trail 0.5 miles…
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A quick look at Dark Lake
The lake is roughly at the 7000 foot elevation mark. It seems to be more popular for fishing rather than…
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Twin Lakes Trail: A moderately strenuous trail with plenty of lakes to explore
The Twin Lakes trail is located in Desolation Wilderness on the northern side of Wrights Lake in El Dorado County.…
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Bassi Falls: it’s all in the timing
Bassi Falls is a stunning seasonal 110 foot waterfall located in the El Dorado National Forest of El Dorado County.…
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