Cody Westerman

Cody Westerman

Middle Velma Lake via Eagle Falls Trailhead

08/21/15

Was road tripping from the east coast to the west coast. Stopped by Lake Tahoe, the California side, and couldn't decide what hike I wanted to do. So I turned to The Outbound and was led to The Middle Lake Velma hike. WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO SPEND A DAY HIKE. Couldn't have had a better hike. The first lake was like a picture you see in a bistro somewhere, breath taking and the location being surrounded by mountains was just surreal. Of course, I had to swim out to the small island near the back end of the first lake. The hike to the the middle lake was challenging, but very do able. Hiking straight up the mountain then proceeding to walk on top.We got to the rock flat, walked out to the edge and lake tahoe was visible through what seemed to be a smallish V in between mountain sides. Had to snap a picture! Felt like I could walk all day with that picturesque scenery. The middle lake was visible about two miles before reaching the lake. We took a small break, busting out some pre made tuna sandwiches with a small can of pre sliced peaches, nothing like a small solid meal to get you ready for the rest of the hike. The middle lake was just a perfect as Eagle Lake in the beginning. Number one rule: If you hike to a body of water, you must get in. This hike was rad thanks so much for guiding me to it! Cody Westerman