Lake Tahoe Day Hikes

View Lower Eagle Falls crashing into Emerald Bay, then hike a short trail to the Upper Falls. Some may choose to continue another ¾-mile up the trail to beautiful Eagle Lake. Along the way, enjoy wonderful views of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe.

Enjoy a relaxed walk along General Creek in Sugar Pine Point State Park. The 4-mile loop trail passes through forest and meadow. Watch for wildlife, listen to the whisper of the breeze, enjoy clusters of wildflowers.

From a trailhead near Incline Village, climb nearly two thousand feet in five miles to the summit of soaring Mount Rose. Look out over Lake Tahoe, the Reno area, and north to Boca and Stampede Reservoir. Part way up the mountain pass a pretty cascade.

Mount Tallac offers spectacular views of the South Lake Tahoe region from its 9,738-foot summit above Fallen Leaf Lake. The hike to the top follows a nearly 5-mile trail that climbs over 3,000 feet. Despite the challenge, the trail sees many hikers every summer day.

Make this scenic 6½ mile hike from D. L. Bliss State Park along the shore of Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay. On the way pass an old lighthouse, boat-in campsites, Vikingsholm Castle, and Eagle Falls.

From Squaw Valley hike 2 miles up the Shirley Lake Trail, passing waterfalls and crossing wide slabs of glaciated granite. The trail offers wonderful views of Squaw Valley during the 1,300-foot climb. Take a free aerial tram ride back down to the valley.

Enjoy an easy walk around pretty Spooner Lake on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. The 2-mile loop trail passes through a variety of ecosystems. Opportunities for wildlife viewing abound. Pause to try a little fishing along the way.

The Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Trail north of Incline Village is a gentle 1.3-mile loop through forest and around meadows. The trail offers interpretive signs, pleasant views of the area, and opportunities for wildlife viewing. The loop is wheelchair accessible.

Enjoy a variety of loop trails in this unique bi-state park in South Lake Tahoe. Partly in Nevada and partly in California, the park offers moderately easy trails to Tahoe viewpoints, a historic barn, and a pretty waterfall. The multi-use trails are open year-round.