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    Top Spots in and near Carson City

    • Carson City, Nevada

      Kings Canyon Falls

      4.0
      0.63 mi / 233 ft gain
      ...Living in California, I know all about waterfalls! For me personally though, no matter the shape or size of the waterfall, it has my interest. Now when it comes to Nevada, I honestly can't think of too many waterfalls off the top of my head, but when you're passing through a town that you're u...
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    • Carson City, Nevada

      Riverview Park Loop

      4.0
      1.64 mi / 23 ft gain
      Riverview Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Carson City, Nevada.
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    • Carson City, Nevada

      Goni Canyon Preservation League Walking Trail

      3.0
      1 mi / 95 ft gain
      Goni Canyon Preservation League Walking Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carson City, Nevada.
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    • New Washoe City, Nevada

      Deadman's Overlook Trail

      4.0
      1.28 mi / 318 ft gain
      Deadman's Overlook Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Washoe Valley, Nevada.
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    • Carson City, Nevada

      Relax at Tahoe's Chimney Beach

      5.0
      2.2 mi
      Located on the East Bank of Lake Tahoe along Highway 28, Chimney Beach is a great alternative to the more popular and heavily used beaches which can be quite a challenge to gain access due to the parking limitations during the busy summer months and on weekends.From the parking area on the east s...
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    • Carson City, Nevada

      Marlette Lake via Chimney Beach Trailhead

      4.0
      5.96 mi / 1713 ft gain
      This trail starts right off NV28 between Chimney Beach and Great Tahoe Beach. Around 30 minute drive from South Lake Tahoe and the CA/NV border, we arrived close to 10am with plenty of parking available. While it seemed the trail was heavily used by mountain bikes, we encountered zero during our ...
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    • Carson City, Nevada

      Secret Harbor / Whale Beach

      4.0
      1.67 mi / 384 ft gain
      Secret Harbor / Whale Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Carson City, Nevada.
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    • New Washoe City, Nevada

      Photograph Bonsai Rock

      5.0
      Bonsai Rock is a popular attraction for photographers as it is a unique boulder with tiny trees growing out of it, enclosed next to the shoreline. This makes it a beautiful place to enjoy a scenic sunset, as well as play with some long exposure photography.It's located on the east side of Lake Ta...
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    • Carson City, Nevada

      Hike to Secret Cove

      5.0
      0.9 mi / 209 ft gain
      Take a short little hike down from HWY 28 to Secret Cove to relax on the beach on sunbathe on rocks. The water is incredibly clear and has different shades of turquoise. There are many rocks to climb on and the water is great for swimming. It gets crowded early, and is a nude beach, so plan accor...
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    • Carson City, Nevada

      Hike the Spooner Lake Loop

      2.2 mi / 150 ft gain
      The Spooner Lake Loop is perfect for any ages since there is basically no elevation gain and many benches along the trail to rest. The trail offers many educational signs describing the history, and flora and fauna of the area. This man made lake is perfect for the kids and pup. They will love th...
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    • New Washoe City, Nevada

      Sand Harbor Beach

      4.8
      This is what you would call a family beach. It is clean, beautiful, and well maintained. The admission price for vehicles has gone up quite a bit, but based on the economy and the fact that this park remains clean and glass-free, you really cannot complain. The beach gets pretty crowded and they ...
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    • New Washoe City, Nevada

      SUP from Sand Harbor

      4.5
      My favorite is to take a trip from Sand Harbor State Beach to Thunderbird Lodge along the East Shore in Lake Tahoe. Start by traveling to Sand Harbor State Beach, park in the parking lot and bring your equipment to the sandy shore. Hop on your board and begin heading south along the East Shore...
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    • Carson City, Nevada

      Skunk Harbor

      4.0
      2.83 mi / 564 ft gain
      Skunk Harbor is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Glenbrook, Nevada.
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    • Washoe County, Nevada

      Sand Harbor Nature Trail

      4.5
      0.54 mi / 33 ft gain
      While Sand Harbor Park is a popular summer destination, the sunsets from this spot are breathtaking year round and you will have less company in the winter. The park is located right off of Highway 28 and has an admission fee of $7. There is a parking lot that fills up quickly in the summer, so a...
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    • Carson City, Nevada

      Hike to Skunk Harbor

      4.5
      The parking for Skunk Beach is very limited and a little difficult to find. Make sure you get there early if you want a spot. The parking is a turnoff along highway 28, about two miles north of the junction with highway 50. There is no trail sign or anything but there is an old green pipe gate wh...
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    • Sand Harbor, Nevada

      Surf Lake Tahoe at Sand Harbor

      5.0
      Surfing Lake Tahoe is a rare opportunity which only happens when there is a lot of wind. It's nothing like surfing in the ocean. There are mountains in the background, the water is fresh, and generally the waves are small. You can see if there are waves on the drive there (if driving counter-cloc...
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    Camping and Lodging in Carson City

    Mount Rose (Nv)
    Reno, Nevada

    Mount Rose (Nv)

    Zephyr Cove Lodge and Cabins
    Glenbrook, Nevada

    Zephyr Cove Lodge and Cabins

    From $179 / night

    Zephyr Cove RV and Campground
    Glenbrook, Nevada

    Zephyr Cove RV and Campground

    From $50 / night

    Nevada Beach Campground And Day Use Pavilion
    Zephyr Cove, Nevada

    Nevada Beach Campground And Day Use Pavilion

    Hope Valley
    South Lake Tahoe, California

    Hope Valley

    William Kent Campground
    Tahoe City, California

    William Kent Campground

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Carson City

    Lake Tahoe's trifecta: 3 Days of adventure at Zephyr Cove

    Lake Tahoe's trifecta: 3 Days of adventure at Zephyr Cove

    Ranz Navarro

    5 Amazing Adventures in Lake Tahoe's Zephyr Cove

    5 Amazing Adventures in Lake Tahoe's Zephyr Cove

    Josiah Roe

    These 10 Photos Will Convince You to Visit Tahoe's Zephyr Cove

    These 10 Photos Will Convince You to Visit Tahoe's Zephyr Cove

    The Outbound Collective

    Top Locations for Photography at Lake Tahoe

    Top Locations for Photography at Lake Tahoe

    Kyle Reader

    Why You Should Hike Tahoe's Mount Tallac

    Why You Should Hike Tahoe's Mount Tallac

    The Outbound Collective