Name: Lake Margaret Trail
Rating: 4.0

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“An easy trail to Lake Margaret crossing over Caples Creek near Kirkwood, CA.”

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Features Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers

Family Friendly An easy trail with easy access.

Description

This hike’s gentle trail takes you near the lush green banks of Caples Creek and past huge slabs of granite to Lake Margaret, where you can picnic, swim, and enjoy the mountain scenery. It’s a good outing for those wanting a lot of nature for only a little effort. It is a great beginning conditioning trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Eldorado National Forest Office

Sep 16, 2018: Wilderness ridge in Alpine and Amador Counties renamed by Washoe Tribe

Sep 12, 2018: Eldorado National Forest consolidating Visitor Services along Highway 50 corridor.

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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 1 vote

#4

in Kirkwood

#7875

Overall

4.0 from 1 vote

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Rankings

#4

in Kirkwood

#934

in California

#7,875

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124 Since Jun 27, 2018

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Length 2.5 Miles 4.1 Kilometers	203' 62 m Ascent -381' -116 m Descent
4% Avg Grade (2°) 10% Max Grade (6°)	7,728' 2,356 m High 7,498' 2,285 m Low

Lake Margaret Trail

Length

2.5 Miles 4.1 Kilometers

203' 62 m

-381' -116 m

4%

10%

7,728' 2,356 m

7,498' 2,285 m

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