Cascade Falls
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, California
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June 30th, 2026
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The trail starts at the Bayview Trailhead on the back side of Bayview Campground. The round-trip to the falls is not in Desolation Wilderness, so no permit is needed. The trail is public, but Cascade Lake itself is a private lake. The trail is approximately one-mile each way, for a total of a two-mile round-trip. The trail is easy and mostly level, but rocky. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended.
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GPS 38.94390, -120.09940
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Nearby places
- Bayview Trailhead Trailhead 0.0 mi
- Bayview / Inspiration Point Day Use Campground (Paid Public) 0.2 mi
- Eagle Falls Trailhead Hiking Trail 1.0 mi
- Baldwin Beach Tourist Attraction 1.8 mi
- Kiva Picnic Area Hiking Trail 2.8 mi
- Fallen Leaf Campground Campground (Paid Public) 2.9 mi
- Valhalla Hiking Trail 3.0 mi
- Fallen Leaf Campground Campground (Paid Public) 3.1 mi
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