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This is probably the best-known wildflower extravaganza in the Tahoe
area. The hike starts with modest but varied palette of flowers
ending at Frog Lake. I recommend that you spend time at Frog Lake.
If you circle the lake counter clock wise, enjoy the rock
outcroppings a little less than half way around. With some rock
scrambling, you will find many floral delights. If you are having a
“bad flower day”, you will certainly enjoy the views such as those
in the picture on the right. Once you leave the Frog Lake area
be prepared for sheer masses of flowers that are dazzling beginning
at mid season. You will experience mountainsides painted in reds,
yellows, and blues as if nature is celebrating its own birthday with
a spectacular party.
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Directions: From Lake Tahoe take Route 50 west from the South Lake area and turn left on Route 89 South to Markleeville/Jackson just past the Agriculture Inspection Station. Travel 12 miles crossing Luther Pass to Route 88. Turn right and travel another 8 plus miles to a mountain top with a clearly visible parking lot on the left complete with a small ranger station, and, yes, some toilets. If you are coming from the Sacramento/Placerville area traveling on Route 50 east, take Exit 60 and make a right onto Sly Park Road. Continue on Sly Park Rd. until you see a large lake/reservoir on the left and make a left onto Mormon Emigrant Trail at the next intersection. Follow the Trail until you come to Route 88 where you make a left turn. You are close to the trail head when you pass Kirkwood Resort and Caples Lake. First you will see a large paved parking lot on your left (for Meiss Meadow) and then the Carson Pass Parking area on your right.
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