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     Just can't get enough of Cagwin Lake. Going for a hike along the Hawley Grade Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area, and Pistantes Coyote Den is a great spot to get some rest. So many cool things to do at Cagwin Lake, so little time. It's a good idea to have a look at Aspen Creek, it's close to Cagwin Lake, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Sierra at Tahoe.
Summer brings highs in the 70's to Cagwin Lake.
 
   All through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 40's; overnight lows during the wintertime for Cagwin Lake tend to be in the 10's. You need to pop by Indian Rock while you're here at Cagwin Lake, and a good place to camp here at Cagwin Lake is Fortyfive Mile Campground. This lake is so wonderful. If the weather is tremendous here at Cagwin Lake, you can go for a hike along the Windmiller Trail, and during  
               your trip here you'll meet some folks from Gardnerville Ranchos for sure.
This lake is so wonderful. Spend the day on the beach at Pope Beach since you're here at Cagwin Lake, and the snow is brilliant at Kirkwood. If you adore the outdoors you'll adore it here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. During your stay at Cagwin Lake do explore nearby Kiva Beach, and at Cagwin Lake you can distinguish Echo Peak. Nearby lakes? Sure, Ralston Lake is close to Cagwin Lake; do set aside some time for Haypress Meadows if you're here at Cagwin Lake.
This spot, the Northern Sierra Nevada, has so much outdoors exciting things. There's whitewater on American River - South Fork for all you adrenaline people; Glen Alpine Spring is an inspiring spot to have a look at while here. You're possibly into lakes, Tamarack Lake is one of those nearby; Tahoe Paradise Golf Course is a fine golf course close by. This lake is so wonderful. Get your heart beating on the good whitewater of Silver Creek - South Fork, and camping is available at Sayles Flat Campground.
Cagwin Lake is one of the lakes here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. The yearly rain here at Cagwin Lake is about average; most of the snow falls throughout January, and July is when it's the driest. So much cool stuff to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada, not sufficient time. While you're here at Cagwin Lake you can take a hike along the General Creek Trail, and if you need a location to stay Pine Cone Acre Motel is a magnificent choice.

 
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Current weather conditions at Cagwin Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California
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Local climate location: TAHOE CITY 13 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.8425
Longitude: -120.0942

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These outdoors activities are available near Cagwin Lake.
 Beaches Near Cagwin Lake:
Kiva Beach, El Dorado County, 6 miles away
Pope Beach, El Dorado County, 7 miles away
 Hotels Near Cagwin Lake:
Pine Cone Acre Motel, South Lake Tahoe, 5 miles away
Pistantes Coyote Den, South Lake Tahoe, 7 miles away
Harvest Inn-St Helena, Napa Valley, Saint Helena, 8 miles away
The Meadow, Kirkwood, 8 miles away
Meadowstone, Kirkwood, 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cagwin Lake:
Fortyfive Mile Campground, El Dorado County, 2 miles away
Sayles Flat Campground, El Dorado County, 2 miles away
Lovers Leap Campground, El Dorado County, 4 miles away
Firs Campground, El Dorado County, 4 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Cagwin Lake:
Hawley Grade Trail, El Dorado County, 5 miles away
      1.8 hiking miles, 920 feet elevation difference
General Creek Trail, El Dorado County, 11 miles away
       11.2 hiking miles, 1596 feet elevation difference
Windmiller Trail, El Dorado County, 12 miles away
      2.9 hiking miles, 1011 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Cagwin Lake:
Sierra at Tahoe, California, 3 miles away
      2212 vertical feet
Kirkwood, California, 10 miles away
      2000 vertical feet
Homewood, California, 14 miles away
      1650 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Cagwin Lake:
American River - South Fork, El Dorado CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz)
Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir)
Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir)
 Golf Courses Near Cagwin Lake:
Tahoe Paradise Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, 5 miles away
Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Cagwin Lake:
Ralston Lake, El Dorado CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Tamarack Lake, El Dorado CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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