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gem icon Ropi Lake [Suggest Edits]

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  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Tahoe National Forest
  5. Desolation Wilderness
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Take a short hike and scramble up some granite boulders to get into Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe, CA. This view is best during sunset, so setup camp and prepare for the incredible oranges, reds, and purples...

All-Day Hike: Parking found at the Pyramid Creek Trail. Only 3 miles away. Trail includes off trail navigation and serious scrambling with steep elevation gain of approximately 900 ft over half a mile.

Gem Type: Viewpoint

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Jul 17, 2024
Matt Orange
Camped with Tommy
Aug 16, 2020
El Zee
Overnight hike, well worth it. Some off-trail.
Nov 11, 2019
j s
Nov 2, 2019
Tilman Giese
Jul 28, 2018
Leo Smith
Overnight At Ropi
Jun 2, 2018
Sebastian Casas

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Dry, Fallen Trees: Mostly dry with some minor creek crossings. Water can be an issue. Subscribe to Far Out App for the crowd sourced water stat
98 days ago
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