Located at Galena Creek's upper end, Tamarack Peak (Galena Creek) Falls is a seasonal waterfall between the Mount Rose Wilderness and Slide Mountain, at the northeast slope of Tamarack Peak. You can reach the waterfall by hiking the Mount Rose Trail. It is a beautiful 6.5-mile day hike that begins at 8,990 feet at the Mount Rose Trailhead at the parking plaza just off Mt. Rose Hwy. Go down the open, sandy trail, surrounded on both sides by blooming lupine and paintbrush. As the trail goes gradually up, you will start catching spectacular views of the Tahoe Meadows and Lake Tahoe. After about a mile from the trailhead, the trail enters the forest and levels pleasantly. After a few rolling hills, at about 2.5 miles from the trailhead, you will reach the base of Galena Falls. The falls are very popular, and many people spend the day at this cool, lush spot.
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