Tag: Glen Alpine Trail
Modjeska Falls in South Lake Tahoe: Hike, History, and What to Know
Modjeska Falls is one of those South Lake Tahoe waterfalls that can be easy to overlook if you only know the lower falls along Glen Alpine Creek. Positioned above the more frequently photographed Glen Alpine Falls, this upper waterfall sits near Lily Lake and the Glen Alpine Trailhead, where the road narrows, the forest closes …...
Glen Alpine Trail: Guide to Hiking, Waterfalls and Wilderness Adventure
If you are looking for a South Lake Tahoe hike that gives you a little bit of everything, you would be hard-pressed to find an option better than the Glen Alpine Trail. This trail starts opposite of Fallen Leaf Lake near Lily Lake, quickly delivers waterfalls and serene creek scenery, passes through the historic Glen …...
Glen Alpine Falls in South Lake Tahoe: How to Visit, What to Expect, and Why It’s Worth the Drive
If you are looking for a South Lake Tahoe waterfall that feels dramatic without requiring a long hike, Glen Alpine Falls is one of the easiest waterfall-stops in the basin. Nestled near Fallen Leaf Lake at the edge of Desolation Wilderness, this wide, rushing cascade delivers granite scenery, spring runoff, and that classic Tahoe mix...
Glen Alpine Springs Resort: Tahoe’s earliest resort, filled with history and adventure
Hidden near Fallen Leaf Lake and the Glen Alpine Trailhead, Glen Alpine Springs Resort is one of the most intriguing historic sites in the South Lake Tahoe area. What began as a mineral spring discovery in the 1860s grew into one of Tahoe’s earliest mountain resorts, tied to Nathan Gilmore, John Muir, Bernard Maybeck, and …...
