3.5 mi from the trailheadHampshire Rocks
Campground · California
9.6 mi one way · 3,502 ft climb · 6,801 ft high point · Very hard
In Tahoe National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Palisades Creek reaches Cascade Lakes over 9.6 miles in Tahoe National Forest, passing Long Lake. Very difficult terrain climbs 3,502 feet to 6,801 feet.
3,306 ft of gain and 3,502 ft of descent.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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