Tahoe Vista
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Pine Drop Trail
Tahoe Vista, California
2.59 mi
/ 174 ft gain
Pine Drop Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tahoe Vista, California.
SUP from Kings Beach
Kings Beach, California
5.0
This is a super fun way to enjoy the day, get some exercise and see some really cool parts of the lake that are usually hidden. You can rent boards/ paddles at a few different places either for the day or by the hour. Bring some water, sun block and a camera...if you dare! Once the day is done and you want a hearty, delicious meal, make your way to Baxter's Bistro (http://baxtersbistro.com/) ...
Tahoe Rim Trail to Picnic Rock Viewpoint
Tahoe Vista, California
3 mi
/ 732 ft gain
Tahoe Rim Trail to Picnic Rock Viewpoint is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Kings Beach, California.
Brockway Summit to Mount Baldy Loop
Tahoe Vista, California
13.3 mi
/ 2415 ft gain
Brockway Summit to Mount Baldy Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Kings Beach, California.
Martis Peak Trail
Tahoe Vista, California
9.23 mi
/ 1854 ft gain
Martis Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Kings Beach, California.
Hike to the Martis Peak Fire Lookout
Tahoe Vista, California
5.0
7.5 mi
/ 1700 ft gain
This hike leads to a 100 year old fire lookout near the summit of Martis Peak with incredible views of North Lake Tahoe. There are two options to get to the peak:
Martis Peak Road - to get to this trailhead from Truckee, head south on Highway 267 for about 8 miles and look for a large pull off on the left side of the road. There may be a gate during the winter but the road is open for hiking. F...
Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) Complete Loop
Tahoe Vista, California
164.36 mi
/ 1358 ft gain
Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) Complete Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near South Lake Tahoe, California.
Explore Carnelian Bay
Carnelian Bay, California
5.0
Located on the northwest side of Lake Tahoe, Carnelian Bay is a fun place to spend the afternoon. However, there is no sand at Carnelian Bay as the ground is all large rocks. It's a great place to go swimming or SUPing in the summer, and it has a pier that you can jump off. It is usually less crowded than main beaches of Lake Tahoe, which is a great plus!
Quick Hike and Photo Op at Stateline
Incline Village, Nevada
5.0
2 mi
This quick 2-mile RT hike takes you to a lookout point above the Stateline of California and Nevada. The road to the lookout is paved so beginners can make the trek to the top in the summer; winter covers the road with snow, so snowshoes or boots are recommended. The lookout offers spectacular views of North Lake Tahoe from Incline Village and the east shore to Tahoe City and the west shore. Th...
Places to stay
Truckee, California
Alpine Meadows Campground
Overview
Located close to Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, Martis has a beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten path. Martis Creek a...
Truckee, California
Goose Meadows
Overview
Goose Meadow Campground is located along the Truckee River adjacent to Highway 89, about half-way between Tahoe City and Truckee...
Tahoe City, California
William Kent Campground
Overview
William Kent Campground is conveniently located on Lake Tahoe's west shore, a few miles south of Tahoe City. It straddles the hi...
Truckee, California
Granite Flat (California)
Overview
Granite Flat Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, just one mile from Truckee and a short distance fro...
Reno, Nevada
Mount Rose (Nv)
Overview
Mount Rose Campground is conveniently located between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off scenic Mount Rose Highway. Visitors love the ...
Homewood, California
Kaspian Campground
Overview
Kaspian Campground is located in a mature forest of pine trees overlooking the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Campers will be nestled in ...
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