Trailhead -Bayview Trail
Moderately strenuous hike
10 miles RT
1,700' elevation gain
This is a great hike to experience Desolation Wilderness with spectacular views. Maggies Peaks are one of the gateways to Desolation Wilderness. There is no official trail going up to Maggies Peaks from the main trail/Bayview Trail, but you can follow boot tracks to the peaks once you reach the saddle and aim to climb towards the top. Keep "minimum impact" in mind, however, and not to trek over and damage vegetation. Maggies south peak offers a fantastic panoramic view of Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay, Cascade Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake and South Lake Tahoe with surrounding Tahoe rim and Carson range peaks - Mt. Tallac, Freel Peak, Jobs Peaks, Mt. Rose and more. From Maggies north peak, you can peek into the remote alpine environment of Desolation Wilderness.
I continued the journey to Dicks Lake from Maggies Peaks via Bayview Trail and took the same route back to the trailhead. You can take side trip options for Velma Lake and/or Eagle Lake en route to/from Dicks Lake, which will add extra distance and time to the journey.
I continued the journey to Dicks Lake from Maggies Peaks via Bayview Trail and took the same route back to the trailhead. You can take side trip options for Velma Lake and/or Eagle Lake en route to/from Dicks Lake, which will add extra distance and time to the journey.
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