The Best View in Tahoe to Capture Sunset

Glenbrook, Nevada

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0.5 miles

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Out-and-Back

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Pull up to the Cave Rock Trail head and enjoy an easy half mile walk up to the base of the rock. You will have a one to two minute climb up a few rocks, easy enough for the young and elder. Once you get to the top, put on your sea legs because the view down in STEEP. However, there is plenty of room to take a group of friends up , sit down and enjoy the best views that Tahoe has to offer. Once you are on top of the rock, you'll get a view of every shore on Lake Tahoe. You'll want to bring a camera because a Tahoe sunset is never one to be missed.

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