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Five Lakes Creek Trailhead, Olympic Valley

4.4

#6 of 8 in Outdoors in Olympic Valley

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Five Lakes Creek Trailhead Reviews

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4.8

• By Reiseder78

  Beautiful trail passing lakes and ending at Squaw Valley areal tram if you decide to end up in Squaw Valley. The tram down is free. You can also return to trail head. Difficult at beginning but very s...  more »

• By sejw

  Be prepared for a climb for the first 30 min (4 mph pace). Come with shoes that have good treads. The trail has some loose rocks and loose soil. Trekking poles are beneficial for your descent. The tra...  more »

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• By Bobby Kinstle

  A great afternoon hike for a cool day. Had large sections of exposed trail which can get hot in sunny days. Hike is moderately strenuous so bring water and give yourself plenty of time. I would not leave any later than 2pm if you aren't camping up there.

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• By Colin Grigsby

  Great Tahoe area hike. Good climb at first but flattens out near the top. Beautiful lakes, great for swimming or relaxing. Easy out and back for the casual hiker

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