Eagle falls has 2 falls, the upper and lower and it is in your best interest to see both of them. You can continue on up to the lake but it is going to be a good hike to get there and you will need a

What a scenic hike down to Emerald Bay Area. Hike down was on a wide paved path which mead it easy…slower going back up! Worth the trip down and then explored the paths around the waters edge.

The hike to the Falls is short and sweet. It's a good way to see a lot of beauty in nature. If you keep going you get to Eagle Lake. I recommend the full hike to Eagle Lake and back if you can do it..