Eagle Creek Canyon

Rick Cashner at the crux, on the first free ascent...

Description 

This area, located on the west side of Lake Tahoe just west of Emerald Bay offers incredible climbing of all varieties and grades with magnificent views of the nearby lake.

Most of the climbing in Eagle Creek is on featured granite, which will cook in the sun on a hot day. It is possible to climb many of the rocks year round when they are dry.

You can camp anywhere you want in the Canyon, though you need a wilderness permit which can be obtained 20 minutes south around the lake in South Lake Tahoe.

Getting There 

From the South:

Head North Along highway 89 out of South Lake Tahoe towads Homewood and Tahoe City. Travel about 10 miles to the Eagle Lake Trailhead, which is located alongside the large Emerald Bay.

Park along the road for free, or park in the Eagle Lake lot for $2. The walk from the road to the parking lot takes about 45 seconds.

From the North:

Travel south on Highway 89 out of Tahoe City towards Homewood and South Lake Tahoe. Travel about 20 miles to the Eagle Lake Trailhead, which is located alongside the large Emerald Bay.

Park along the road for free, or park in the Eagle Lake lot for $2. The walk from the road to the parking lot takes about 45 seconds.

Add Photo Photos of Eagle Creek Canyon

Andy Doehring on Spread Eagle Roof. This roof fell...	Charleen on "Beer Belly". Photo by Blitzo.	Eagle Lake Buttress. Photo by Blitzo.
Eagle Falls. Photo by Blitzo.	Emerald Bay from top of Eagle Falls. Photo by Blit...