| Round-trip mileage: 3? miles |
| Difficulty: 1 ( 1=Easy,2=Moderate,3=Strenuous ) |
| Description: |
| A series of beautiful, small pools on the creek that comes out of Twin Lakes. The setting in grand with all the granite and the pools are quite swimmable. |
| Directions: |
From Placerville, drive east 36 miles on Hwy 50 and make a left turn on Wright's Lake Rd. From Lake Tahoe, drive west on Hwy 50 to Echo summit. Continue 8 miles and turn right on Wright's Lake Rd.
Wilderness permits are needed to hike in this area. Day users can usually get them at the Wright's Lake kiosk or trailhead. Overnighters must get them elsewhere.
When you reach Wright's Lake, turn right and continue around the lake to the trailhead at the end of the road.
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