{"id":1384,"date":"2022-06-29T23:45:39","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T06:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2022-06-29T23:45:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T06:45:39","slug":"the-most-remote-lake-in-northern-california-is-also-the-most-peaceful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/06\/29\/the-most-remote-lake-in-northern-california-is-also-the-most-peaceful\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Remote Lake In Northern California Is Also The Most Peaceful"},"content":{"rendered":"<pre>Lysa Allman-Baldwin<\/pre>\n<p>(PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA) June 29, 2022 \u2014 It is just one of several lakes located in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/northern-california\/remote-hike-norcal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Desolation Wilderness<\/a>. Getting there is via a hike along the Meeks Bay Trail. Out-and-back it spans approximately 9.8-miles with spectacular views all around.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\" gallery gallery-instance-1 gallery-post-3690649 \">\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3690721 orientation-portrait size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Lake Genevieve is located about 40 minutes north of South Lake Tahoe.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" gallery-image \" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-Genevieve-1-1-700x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" data-pin-description=\"Lake Genevieve is located about 40 minutes north of South Lake Tahoe.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/northern-california\/most-remote-lake-norcal\/\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-credit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/california\/lake-genevieve-and-crag-lake-via-meeks-bay-trail\/photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AllTrails\/Hailey P<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-description \"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3690709 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">The mountains in the Desolation Wilderness here can be seen from all sides of the lake.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gallery-image javascript-required\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-Genevieve-3-700x443.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"443\" data-src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-Genevieve-3-700x443.png\" data-pin-description=\"The mountains in the Desolation Wilderness here can be seen from all sides of the lake.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/northern-california\/most-remote-lake-norcal\/\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-credit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lake+Genevieve\/@38.9972774,-120.1614562,3a,75y,90t\/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipNDPERZvAHN77XZW3fB-thpRkgksWhd8QqwuCed!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipNDPERZvAHN77XZW3fB-thpRkgksWhd8QqwuCed%3Dw203-h152-k-no!7i2048!8i1536!4m7!3m6!1s0x809a2a75d7ee3e31:0x5dd61a65747ff3e2!8m2!3d38.9972774!4d-120.1614562!14m1!1BCgIgAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps\/Austin Allen<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-description \">The colors change dramatically with the amount of light and sun at any particular time, so there\u2019s always something new to experience. Hikers here say that coming to see the fall foliage is a particularly enchanting time.<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"advertisement-google no-print gallery-ad\">\n<div id=\"inline1-1\" data-google-query-id=\"CL-twL2R1PgCFXwV-QAd044A0g\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/6117\/oiys\/inline1-1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3690707 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Lake Genevieve is spectacular at any time of the year.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gallery-image javascript-required\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-Genevieve-2-700x414.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"414\" data-src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-Genevieve-2-700x414.png\" data-pin-description=\"Lake Genevieve is spectacular at any time of the year.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/northern-california\/most-remote-lake-norcal\/\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-credit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lake+Genevieve\/@38.9972774,-120.1614562,3a,75y,90t\/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipOI56uv67JmfX1iQ08-Dx4EtZhVYjcDJjAuQT40!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOI56uv67JmfX1iQ08-Dx4EtZhVYjcDJjAuQT40%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i4032!8i3024!4m5!3m4!1s0x809a2a75d7ee3e31:0x5dd61a65747ff3e2!8m2!3d38.9972774!4d-120.1614562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps\/Carissa Logan<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-description \">Surrounded by those beautiful mountains the lake is not one of the largest in this region, but definitely popular with hiking and backpacking enthusiasts who love being away from the crowds.<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3690711 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">These wispy clouds just exude peace and serenity.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gallery-image javascript-required\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-Genevieve-4-700x394.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" data-src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-Genevieve-4-700x394.png\" data-pin-description=\"These wispy clouds just exude peace and serenity.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/northern-california\/most-remote-lake-norcal\/\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-credit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lake+Genevieve\/@38.9972774,-120.1614562,3a,75y,90t\/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipOkRFqFOeJHOo0C3EjOpvgOdLockxZwTYcdDp5T!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOkRFqFOeJHOo0C3EjOpvgOdLockxZwTYcdDp5T%3Dw203-h152-k-no!7i4032!8i3024!4m7!3m6!1s0x809a2a75d7ee3e31:0x5dd61a65747ff3e2!8m2!3d38.9972774!4d-120.1614562!14m1!1BCgIgAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps\/Austin Allen<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-description \">Vestiges of old fallen trees pop out of the water at different points, as you can see here in the bottom right of the photo. They almost look like appendages from a creepy movie or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/northern-california\/ghost-towns-in-northern-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ghost town<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3690715 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Even in winter, the lake is a comfortable place to visit.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gallery-image javascript-required\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-Genevieve-5-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" data-src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-Genevieve-5-700x525.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Even in winter, the lake is a comfortable place to visit.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/northern-california\/most-remote-lake-norcal\/\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-credit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/california\/lake-genevieve-and-crag-lake-via-meeks-bay-trail\/photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AllTrails\/Scott Gylling<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-description \">The location makes it feel like the lake is a world away, drawing you into its scenic beauty and mystical backdrop.<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3704973 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Birding is also a popular excursion here, due to the wealth of trees.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gallery-image javascript-required\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-29-at-9.50.04-AM-700x465.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" data-src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-29-at-9.50.04-AM-700x465.png\" data-pin-description=\"Birding is also a popular excursion here, due to the wealth of trees.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/northern-california\/most-remote-lake-norcal\/\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-credit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lake+Genevieve\/@38.9972774,-120.1614562,3a,75y,90t\/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipOM7VLT7s1-emv_rtW2BJMuBXOMRb17K-Zdia5u!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOM7VLT7s1-emv_rtW2BJMuBXOMRb17K-Zdia5u%3Dw203-h152-k-no!7i4032!8i3024!4m7!3m6!1s0x809a2a75d7ee3e31:0x5dd61a65747ff3e2!8m2!3d38.9972774!4d-120.1614562!14m1!1BCgIgAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps\/Austin Allen<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\" gallery-description \">Words can\u2019t quite describe the feeling here, so you just have to bring your binoculars, get ready for a good hike, and come and experience Lake Genevieve for yourself!<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A picturesque hiking trail, remote location, and scenic beauty. \u00a0Come and enjoy the peaceful ambiance at Lake Genevieve.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have you hiked to Lake Genevieve in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrawild.gov\/wilderness\/desolation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Desolation Wilderness<\/a>? If so, what did you enjoy the most? We\u2019d love to see your photos and hear about your experience there.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"oiys-locations-list\">\n<div><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Lake Genevieve, California, USA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you hiked to Lake Genevieve in the\u00a0Desolation Wilderness? If so, what did you enjoy the most? 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