It extends nearly the whole length of the lake, diminishing somewhat in size at the northern end.

There is a corresponding moraine on the western side not less compelling in its interest though scarcely as large in size as its eastern counterpart.
The terminal moraine, which is the one that closed up the lake, separating and raising it above the level of Lake Tahoe, is a less noble mound, yet geologically it allures the mind and demands study as much as the others.

In Chapter VIII, Dr.Joseph LeConte's theories are given in full explaining the various glacial phenomena connected with this lake.
The fish of Fallen Leaf are practically the same as those of Tahoe, though rod and fly fishing is more indulged in here.
Boating, canoeing and the use of the motor boat are daily recreations, and swimming is regularly indulged in during the summer season.
FALLEN LEAF LODGE The distinguishing characteristics of this resort are simplicity, home-likeness, unostentation.

It makes its appeal especially to the thoughtful and the studious, the not luxuriously rich, those who love Nature rather than the elegance of a first-class hotel, and who desire to climb trails, study trees, hunt, fish, and generally recreate out-of-doors rather than dress and fare sumptuously.
It is situated on the southwestern edge of Fallen Leaf Lake, five miles from Tallac, reached by a road that winds through the trees of the Baldwin estate, and then skirts the eastern and southern shores of the Lake.

Stages--horse and automobile--run daily during the season and meet all the steamers at Tallac.
The "Lodge" consists of a number of detached buildings, conveniently and picturesquely scattered among the pines on the slopes and at the edge of the lake.