True to what you’ve been told, Fallen Leaf is a little off the beaten track … but just a bit, and maybe just the right amount!  Anyway, the good news is that there are 3 main options that are all pretty good but you’ll likely need to hitch a ride or rent a car.

1. Drive from San Francisco:  This is a 3.5 hour drive without traffic.  This time of year traffic can be a bit hairy but it’s focused around Friday afternoon/night and Sunday afternoon when people are commuting to the Tahoe basin and going home.

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2. Fly into Reno:  Reno is the closest major airport to Fallen Leaf and is about 1.5 hour drive if you rent a car and 2 hours if you decide to take a bus to South Lake Tahoe and then find your way to the lake (rent a car  / taxi / friend picks you up).

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3. Fly into Sacramento: This option saves you about 2 hours if you were planning on flying into SFO but you’re about 2 hours from the Fallen Leaf.  From here you can rent a car or have someone grab you on their way up from the city.  The latter might take a bit of coordination but it usually works out pretty well.

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