Tag: Ralston Lake

Crystal Basin, Desolation Wilderness, Lakes

Ralston Lake: Ralston Peak’s little wading pool

Ralston Lake sits at about 7800 feet in elevation and is located roughly 1.7 miles northwest of Upper Echo Lake. Directions Take Highway 50 East from Sacramento almost 50 miles before taking a left onto Jonson Pass Road. You will stay left on this road until it dead ends at Lower Echo Lake. Trailhead The …...

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Crystal Basin, Desolation Wilderness, Lakes

Tamarack Lake: A place of solitude and a mirror for Ralston Peak

Directions Take Highway 50 East from Sacramento almost 50 miles before taking a left onto Jonson Pass Road. You will stay left on this road until it dead ends at Lower Echo Lake. Trailhead The trailhead is located at Lower Echo Lake right near the Echo Chalet. This resort is seasonal and only open from …...

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Adventures, Crystal Basin, Desolation Wilderness, Lakes

An exciting journey from Echo Lakes to Tamarack Lake and beyond

Echo Lake, also commonly referred to as Echo Lakes, is typically frozen during the winter due to its elevation of over 7,400 feet. The services located at Echo Lake are seasonal and are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. These services include the popular Echo Chalet and the boat taxi. The trail from lower …...

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