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Star Lake

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Star Lake

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  • Location: El Dorado County, California, United States

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    June 3, 2016

    Mountain biking

    Star Lake is a beautiful lake below Freel Peak along the Tahoe Rim Trail, high above South Lake Tahoe.
    To experience the breathtaking sunset from here with a view of Lake Tahoe to the North-West either camp near Star Lake's shore or bring a strong light for the mountain bike ride back down Freel Peak Use Trail and Fountain Place Road.

    January 18, 2022

    Hiking

    It is a very pretty alpine lake, nestled at the base of the three towering peaks of Freel Peak (3,305 meters), Jobs Sister (3,299 meters) and Jobs Peak (3,233 meters). If there is not too much wind, the rocks and trees that surround it are almost perfectly reflected in its waters. A nice spot!
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    September 26, 2022

    Hiking

    A difficult day hike from Heavenly Stagecoach, but rewards are worth it. Leave early and arrive before noon. Bikers like to ride through here, but I prefer to hike. Very nice spot!
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    Tahoe Rim Trail: Kingsbury South to Star Lake

    14.2km

    04:18

    670m

    160m

    Embark on the Tahoe Rim Trail: Kingsbury South to Star Lake, a moderate hiking adventure that spans 8.8 miles (14.2 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2188 feet (667…

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    Hike the Star Lake Trail via High Meadows Trail, a moderate 7.1-mile route with 2627 feet of elevation gain to an alpine lake.

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    Hike the difficult 11.2-mile Tahoe Rim Trail to Star Lake for stunning alpine scenery and panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.

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    Elevation 2,750 m

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    Location: El Dorado County, California, United States

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