Local favourite · viewpoint · El Dorado, California

Upper Spire

Upper Spire is a viewpoint in El Dorado, California.

October to February for cool, clear air

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Best seasonOctober to February for cool, clear air
CrowdUsually quiet

Visiting Upper Spire

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

Best time

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Places to visit near Upper Spire

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How to reach Upper Spire

Nearest towns with a guide: South Lake Tahoe (35 km) · Pollock Pines (37 km) · Tahoma (41 km). Coordinates 38.78868, -120.24509. Road distances are estimates.

Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Upper Spire?

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near Upper Spire?

Nearby: Wrights Lake (lake, 8 km), Blue Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km), Lovers Leap (viewpoint, 12 km), Pyramid Peak (viewpoint, 12 km), Eldorado National Forest (sanctuary, 12 km), Mount Price (viewpoint, 13 km).

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