Tahoe National Forest, Island Lake
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BackPak
N 39° 23.863 W 120° 37.112
10S E 705067 N 4363618
Located in the Tahoe National Forest at 6885'
Waymark Code: WM3CE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2005
Views: 45
Island Lake
You can make this a day trip or backpack in for a day or two is a great place to just relax we bring our grandsons (they carry there own packs)
Park at Carr Lake (N39*24.068 W120*38.632) aprox. 6687' start your hike at the (Carr and Feeley lake) trail head follow your GPS to Island lake, take your time and enjoy the scenery along the trail aprox. time 2.5 - 3.5 hours its best to start early so you can set up camp before dark..
Campground Variables:
Utility Hookups -- None - Bring water or water filter!
Popups/RVs Allowed -- Even a 4X4 can't get there.
Pets Allowed -- Bring your dog.
Bathrooms Available -- Yes lots of trees BYOTP!
Showers Available -- Island Lake is not to cold once you get in!
Cost --Just the cost of gas to Carr Lake.
Seasonal -- Yes anytime your above 6000' you have to watch the weather.!
If you decide to go Island Lake take a look at GCH019 and GCGR41
http://totalescape.com/active/campstuff/NF/tahoe.html
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