Tahoe trails

Via Tunnel Creek Road in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit #Hike #Lake #Forest #Rock #Overlook

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 515 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,765 ft

The Monkey Rock Trail via Tunnel Creek Road in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is a scenic, moderately challenging hike that offers hikers beautiful views of the surrounding wilderness. As you ascend, the trail provides expansive views of Lake Tahoe's azure waters framed by the surrounding Sierra Nevada…

Distance: 2.6 mi • Elevation gain: 509 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,762 ft

The Eagle Lake Trail in California's Desolation Wilderness offers a moderately challenging hike through a picturesque landscape of towering pines, granite peaks, and cascading waterfalls. Starting near Emerald Bay, the trail ascends past the scenic Eagle Falls before reaching the serene Eagle Lake, nestled…

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 456 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,021 ft

The Mount Tallac Trail in Desolation Wilderness offers hikers breathtaking vistas of Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe, with the Floating Island Lake and Cathedral Lake gracing the path. As the ascent continues, the trail meanders through alpine meadows adorned with wildflowers, leading to rugged granite ridges.…

Distance: 9.8 mi • Elevation gain: 3,261 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,711 ft

The route to Castle Peak in Tahoe National Forest offers a scenic and moderate challenge for hikers, with expansive views of the Sierra Nevada's rugged terrain. The trail weaves through a mixture of rocky ridgelines, alpine meadows, and forested paths, revealing picturesque vistas of distant peaks such as…

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,900 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,986 ft

The Andesite Peak Loop in the Tahoe National Forest, is a diverse and rewarding hike. Along the way, you'll traverse through lush meadows, ascend rocky ridgelines, and enjoy sweeping views of surrounding peaks like Castle Peak, with its volcanic features from ancient eruptions. The route provides an…

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 915 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,064 ft

The Mount Tallac Trail offers a breathtaking and demanding route with a rewarding summit experience. Early sections of the hike pass by serene alpine lakes like Floating Island Lake, offering a peaceful atmosphere and views of the surrounding mountains, including Fallen Leaf Lake. As you ascend, the trail…

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,205 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,705 ft

The Third Creek Pond Loop via the Tahoe Rim Trail offers a picturesque hiking experience in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This moderately challenging trail takes you through a variety of landscapes, from the serene Third Creek Pond to the surrounding pine forests, with occasional views of distant…

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,942 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,125 ft

Mount Rose via the Tahoe Rim Trail is a long and rewarding hike that gradually takes you through scenic meadows and past Galena Falls before reaching the final steep ascent. The climb to the summit is tough, but the sweeping views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding peaks make it all worthwhile. It’s a perfect…

Distance: 11.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,605 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,751 ft

The hike to Monkey Rock in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is a short but moderately challenging trail that rewards you with stunning panoramic views of the lake. Starting near Tunnel Creek Café, the trail climbs steadily through a mix of forest and exposed terrain, offering great lookout points along the way.…

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 512 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,765 ft

Desolation Wilderness. Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake, Floating Island Lake, Cathedral Lake. #Hiking #Snowshoes #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,327 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,708 ft

Loop hike around the Sugar Pine Reservoir via Joshua M. Hardt Memorial Trail and Sugar Pine Dam in the Tahoe National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Dam

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 528 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,717 ft

Hike to Five Lakes Basin via Grouse Ridge Trail, Glacier Lake Trail and Sand Ridge Trail in the Tahoe National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Lake #Nature #Forest

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,506 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,493 ft

Loop hike from Alpine Meadows to Five Lakes via Five Lakes Trail in the Granite Chief Wilderness and the Tahoe National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,437 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,602 ft

Loop hike between Lindsey Lake and Five Lakes Basin via Carr-Lindsey Road, Middle Lindsey Dam, Culbertson Lake, Lindsey Lake Trail, Lower Rock Lake, Rock Lake, Crooked Lake Trail, Penner Lake, Crooked Lakes, Island Lake, Round Lake Trail, Long Lake, Round Lake, Milk Lake, Grouse Ridge Trail, Sand Ridge Trail,…

Distance: 23.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,425 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,592 ft

Tahoe National Forest. #Hiking #River #Forest #Mountain #Forest #Waterfall #Nature #Tahoe

Distance: 7.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,126 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,382 ft

Mountain Bike loop along the North Yuba River and on the Fiddle Creek Ridge in the Tahoe National Forest. #MTB #Loop #River #Canyon #Forest #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 19.9 mi • Elevation gain: 6,076 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,111 ft

Hike from Echo Lake to Upper Echo Lake and Lower Echo Lake via Echo Pass Viewpoint and Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. #Hiking #Lake #Mountain #Nature #Forest #PCT #Overlook

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 896 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,635 ft

Euer Valley

Distance: 6.6 mi • Elevation gain: 791 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,041 ft

Distance: 30.9 mi • Elevation gain: 4,629 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,825 ft

Distance: 11.8 mi • Elevation gain: 4,180 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,972 ft

Distance: 14.5 mi • Elevation gain: 4,587 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,875 ft

Tahoe National Forest

Distance: 8.6 mi • Elevation gain: 876 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,378 ft