Top Adventures in Tahoma
Backpack to Crag Lake
Day 1:This trip is a great early season trip while you are waiting for the snow to melt in the high country or it could be a good first backpacking trip because of its proximity to the trailhead and the fact that it's a relatively easy hike. Also...
11.1 miles
1220 ft gain
Hike to Lake Genevieve and Crag Lake in Desolation Wilderness
This is a beautiful, albeit long hike in the Lake Tahoe area through Desolation Wilderness. This is a hike best done in the early or mid-summer when the temperatures are moderate and the wildflowers are in bloom. This also means that the creek t...
9.9 miles
1300 ft gain
Camp at Meeks Bay
The great thing about the campground is the close access to the beach/lake. It is only about a 2-3 minute walk, depending on which campsite you're walking from. The Meeks Bay trail head is also across the street and about 25 yards down the road. ...
Paddle from Meeks Bay to D.L. Bliss
The water at Meeks Bay is perfectly crystal clear, a mix of different blues and greens – you can see the bottom floor in most places. Hug the buoy line to have a clear view to the lake's bottom, or cruise the dark blue waters where the lake falls ...
Hike to Eagle Rock
Starting at an outcrop off Highway 89 in Tahoe Pines, hikers make their way up the trail through a gradually sloping forest. Climbing rocks and logs, it is strenuous at times but only takes about 15-20 minutes to accomplish. Once at the top, the e...
1.5 miles
250 ft gain
Camp at Kaspian Campground
Kaspian Campground is a short walk from the shores of Lake Tahoe, less than 10 miles from popular Meeks Bay. The campsites are relatively private and are surrounded by pine and fir trees. Each campsite has a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. The...
6298 ft gain
Hike the Rubicon Trail
The Rubicon Trail is a through hike connecting D.L. Bliss State Park and Emerald Bay State Park. You can start at either point. I opted to start at D.L. Bliss State Park to avoid the long walk uphill to catch the Nifty Fifty shuttle. Also, ther...
7 miles
400 ft gain
Explore the Lighthouse Trail
D.L. Bliss State Park is known for its camping, beaches, and enjoyable hiking trails. There is a day-use fee for entry into the park - you can pay at the ranger kiosk or a self-serve pay box. The park closes around the end of September, but you ca...
2.3 miles
449 ft gain
Hike the Lighthouse Trail at D.L. Bliss State Park
The Lighthouse Trail is a 2.3 mile loop located in D.L. Bliss State Park on the lower west side of world famous Lake Tahoe. To get the trail, enter the park through the main entrance ($10 parking fee), the follow the road until you see two parkin...
2.3 miles
505 ft gain
Camp at William Kent Campground
William Kent Campground is a few miles south of Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's western shore. Access to the lake is just a short walk from the campground. The campground provides bathrooms, campfire rings, a trash dump station, firewood vendor, grills...
6282 ft gain
Hike the Ellis Peak Trail
The Ellis Peak Trail is close to North Lake Tahoe. The trail features scenic wildflowers in the spring and summer. Dogs are allowed on the trail but must be kept on leash.
Directions from Truckee: Take Highway 80 south and drive to Tahoe City - c...
6.3 miles
1660 ft gain
Boulder at D.L. Bliss State Park
This place is bouldering heaven. Short approach to the first boulders, challenging routes for every level, good landings, and set in a beautiful area. It's like Bishop, but without the long drive.Technically you can come anytime in the season, but...
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