Upper Eagle Falls is a granite cascade above Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe, part of the broader Eagle Falls system that drops roughly 180 feet in tiers toward the bay. The trail crosses into Desolation Wilderness en route to Eagle Lake.
At 75 ft, it stands above roughly 57% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Upper Eagle Falls sits on Eagle Creek. You'll find it in El Dorado, California. It is protected within US Forest Service.
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.9 miles round trip. Base a visit out of South Lake Tahoe, the closest town.
When to go: late spring to early summer. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
