Ellis Peak - Hiking
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Wildflowers and scenic vistas abound on the hike to Ellis Peak.
Grant Montgomery

The stunning cobalt waters of Lake Tahoe from Ellis Peak during a Winter hike.
Tim Berger
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Summary
Ellis Peak is a visually stunning hike on the West shore of Lake Tahoe that offers abundant wildflowers, wide vistas, and exhilarating views of Lake Tahoe.
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Distance
6.0 miles
This is a 6.0 mile roundtrip hike.
Destination Distance From Downtown
11.0 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
Although this is a short hike, it has sections of steep, grueling climbs.
Time To Complete
4 hours
This assumes a two mile per hour pace, adding one half hour for every thousand feet of elevation gain.
Seasonality
Spring, Summer, and Fall
This is best done when wildflowers are blooming just after Spring snowmelt.
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
It is always good practice to keep dogs on leash on trails with multiple users
Fees Permits
No
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