The Vitals
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Elevation
- Peak 8,363'
Rock - Granite
Directions
- In summer park at the Echo Lakes Trailhead at the top of Echo Summit.
Winter park at the end of Nez Perce. Do not block driveways or snow
removal.
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Easy
access
Great terrain
Beautiful views |
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Low elevation (winter)
Limited parking in winter
Lack of dedicated trail (summer)
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Locals Tips
Summer - The Echo Chalet is not
overpriced like you might think and has some nice wines.
Winter - Carpool to preserve parking and access.
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Recommended Gear
Hiking Shoes
Hydration Pack
Avalanche Gear (winter)
Climbing Skins
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Flagpole Peak offers up beautiful
views of Lake Tahoe and the Echo Lakes, at a steep price. The summer
hike is only a little over a mile and about a 900' elevation gain but
there is no avoiding the steep finish. Skiing the peak in the winter
you start in Meyers and while the distance is also just over a mile the
elevation gain is about 1,800' which is what makes it such an
excellent ski when it's good.
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