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Echo Lake is a glacial lake near Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County, California. The lake is just minutes away from Lake Tahoe and is one of the top places to go swimming in the area. Here, you’ll find a gorgeous, peaceful, mountain setting, beautiful scenery and crystal-clear lakes surrounded by granite mountains. Echo Lake is composed of an Upper and Lower section, each of which is a great destination for swimming, boating, picnicking, and fishing. There are a number of trails surrounding the lake for hiking in the summertime and cross-country skiing in winter. If you’d really like to set off on an adventure you can head off on an overnight trip in the nearby Desolation Wilderness.
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