The Glen Alpine Trail starts at Lily Lake (parking available) and winds its way 3.7 miles until it intersects with the Pacific Crest Trail just before Susie and Gilmore Lakes. Along the way, the Glen Alpine Trail passes the Grass Lake turnoff (1.7 miles to turnoff, total 2.8 miles to Grass Lake). The trail begins as a forest service road but quickly turns into a dirt and granite trail after about 1 mile.

Directly in front of the Fire House, the Church Trail heads a steep 1.1 miles upward to Angora Lakes parking lot. From the parking lot, a leisurely 1/2 mile stroll reaches Angora Resorts where you can enjoy a glass of freshly squeezed lemonade. For a different route back to Camp, walk Angora Ridge Road approximately 1 mile north to the Fire Lookout and take the Clark Trail 1.1 miles to the Fallen Leaf Marina. From there, follow Fallen Leaf Road back to Camp.

Head out the back parking lot of Camp and scale the western shore of Fallen Leaf Lake to Cathedral Lake (1.6 miles) or continue up Cathedral Bowl and summit Mt. Tallac (4.2 miles in total). Take an early turnoff and head to Sawmill Cove where you can see Lucky Baldwin’s burnt-down mansion and Fallen Leaf Lake’s only tributary into Lake Tahoe, Taylor Creek.

Unmarked on most topography maps, the Mid-Tallac Trail climbs up the southern scree-filled side of Cathedral Ridge from the Lily Lake parking lot. The trail nearly intersects Gilmore Lake before turning north, winding through a vast meadow, and climbing to the summit of Mount Tallac (approximately 4 miles in total).

The Pacific Crest Trail (commonly referred to as the PCT) stretches the north-south axis of Desolation Wilderness. From Camp, the PCT is 3.7 miles up the Glen Alpine Trail. Turning east at this point, the PCT reaches Susie Lake (4.2 miles from Camp), Heather Lake (5.6 miles), and Lake Aloha (6.1 miles). If one were to turn north at the PCT-Glen Alpine intersection, the PCT continues north over Dicks Pass, or a quick side-route explores Gilmore Lake (4.3 miles from Camp).

Start the day as the sun comes up with a set of light stretching and body relaxation. As the day warms up, so does our yoga. Engage in staff-led sessions of Vinyasa, Power Yoga, or Viniyoga. Held in our beautiful Crawdad Chalet, yoga is a great way to provide an active element to your week.

Attempting to harness your inner Picasso or simply get acquainted with pastels and watercolors? Our art and crafts instructors provide an array of activities for all ability levels. Previous crafts have ranged from vintage fabric necklaces to African bead work, and art instructors have taught everything from charcoal drawing to origami.

Learn from our Camp Naturalist about the surrounding flora and fauna through innovative and engaging activities. From cruises on the lake to nature walks, our staff lead a variety of educational opportunities to broaden your knowledge of the surrounding area.

Can you picture yourself scaling a 75 foot wall? Trek into Desolation Wilderness with our rock climbing instructor as you enjoy a vertical workout. Climbers typically must be at least 15 years old and a maximum of ten guests can be accommodated on our course.

Head to the courts as our tennis instructor serves up lessons for beginners and experts alike. For those with a competitive spirit, Wimbledon Wednesday is designed for you. And if a leisurely game without instruction is what you’re looking for, then sign up for one of our plentiful court times and enjoy an afternoon match.

Our sand court serves up a number of games all week long. If competition is your thing, meet us for our Wednesday tournament or the infamous staff vs. guest match on Friday. The court is available all week for kids and adults alike to work on that bump, set, spike!

Near the volleyball court, our basketball court is the perfect place to work on your jumper. Join us for the weekly basketball tournament on Wednesdays.

On Wednesdays, head to Baby Beach where our staff hosts an array of family oriented games. From egg toss to the limbo to hula hooping, kids and adults are sure to have a blast while enjoying a day specifically designed for family fun.

Throughout the week, our staff lead numerous discussions on topics of their interest. Past topics have included bird watching, how to travel on a budget, Stanford’s football program, and international justice systems. For book discussions, check out “Book Discussions”.

Bring the younger kids to our family-friendly playground where you’ll find slides, wagons, and an array of toys to keep your young one occupied.

For the early birds, rowing is a breathtaking way to start your day. Led by our staff, head out in a skinny or fat skull as you watch sunrise warm up the lake.

Interested in a swim? How about a monster-sized sand castle? Baby Beach offers the perfect setting for kids and adults alike on pristine water-front property. Be sure not to miss our Family Games Day on Wednesday.

The hub for all vessel excursions. We offer loads of boats that you can take out at your leisure. Funyaks and kayaks are a great way for kids and adults to paddle out on the lake. For family excursions, try out one of our many row boats, canoes, or peddle boats. Individuals can enjoy our fleet of stand-up paddle boards while those interested in sailing can take on the shifty winds in a wide array of boat types; our sailing instructor teaches classes throughout the week for beginners to advanced sailors. Children 17 and younger must have a signed waiver to use any vessel; these forms can be found at the front office.

This adult-only activity is a great way to socialize with fellow alums as you enjoy drinks and appetizers while cruising the lake. Be sure to write your name in our daily sign up binder.

Our six ski dock staffers offer the best in wakeboard, water skiing, and tubing fun! Depending on the summer’s dock members’ expertise, we’ve offered advanced, beginner, and wakeboarder clinics in addition to abundant time slots for you and your family to enjoy the best of Fallen Leaf Lake. Time slots are offered at 20 minute intervals and cost $40. Clinics cost $60. Sign-ups are available at the ski dock.

Getting away from the city lights can be nice, but a night under these lights can be amazing. Join us at night on Boatster, our 22-person pontoon boat, for mythical story telling of astronomical nature. Make sure to write your name in our daily sign up binder.