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Horsetail Falls, CA

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Difficulty 1.5 of 5
Distance Round Trip 3 miles
Trailhead Elevation 6,117 feet
Elevation Gain 500 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 5.5
 Interest Seasonal Waterfall, Perennial Waterfall, Seasonal Creek & Perennial Creek
 Dogs not allowed
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85  2018-06-28
Desolation Wilderness
John9L
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Routes 17,472
Photos 24
Trips 1 map ( 6 miles )
Age 28 Male Gender
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Sun  5:32am - 6:26pm
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Overview: Hike into the Desolation Wilderness and view the spectacular Horsetail Falls.

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    U.S. Highway 50, 15 miles west of South Lake Tahoe at Twin Bridges, California
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