California | San Francisco | United States
This great loop hike starts about 40 minutes south of South Lake Tahoe (near Kirkwood). It starts at around 8100 feet and climbs to about 9500 (1272 foot elevation gain, about 5 miles). Bring $5 cash for parking. Trailhead parking is in on the way into Woods lake (nice place for a picnic / swim). The hike heads up to Winnemuca and continues about 2 miles (right under Round Top Peak), then heads right and climbs up to Little Round Top Lake. Generally it offers gorgeous wildflowers and great views. Descend past old mine activity and lovely streams to get back to the car.