If you've ever taken Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe, then chances are you've seen a gushing waterfall to the north just as you're approaching Echo Pass Summit. This spectacular fall is Horsetail Falls, created by Pyramid Creek flowing down the steep glacier carved Continue Reading
Meeks Bay Trail – Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails
Meeks Bay Trail - Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails The Meeks Bay Trail is considered a moderate hike, and is 16 miles long round trip to Rubicon Lake, although you could definitely cut it shorter at any one of the alpine lakes along the way or before to make it more manageable. A Continue Reading
Glen Alpine Trail – Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails
Glen Alpine Trail - Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails From this trailhead, you have quite a few different options, ranging from moderate to strenuous. This is a memorable journey into the heart of Desolation Wilderness, with views along the way of mountain lakes, wildflowers, Continue Reading
Mt. Tallac – Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails
Mt. Tallac - Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails For serious hikers, Mt. Tallac is a formidable and adventurous trek up 3,200 feet to the summit. For a shorter day, you can shorten the hike to Floating Island Lake 1.6 miles along, or Cathedral Lake 2.3 miles up. Trails are Continue Reading
Eagle Falls/Eagle Lake – Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails
Eagle Falls/Eagle Lake - Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails The trek up to Eagle Lake from Eagle Falls Picnic Area is one that's as easy as it is gorgeous, and is one of the most popular hikes in the South/West shore. The trail to the lower falls is an easy to moderate 1 mile Continue Reading
Bayview Trail – Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails
Bayview Trail - Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails Bayview Trail is a partial loop trip through Desolation Wilderness, and leads to Granite Lake, and then up Maggie's Peak. This 4 to 5 mile long strenuous trail should only be attempted by experienced climbers, although you could Continue Reading
Echo Lakes – Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails
Echo Lakes - Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails The Echo Lakes trail is one where you can do pretty much whatever length hike you want - whether you'd like more of a leisurely 2.5 mile trip to the far end of Upper Echo, or a more strenuous 6 mile hike up to Lake Aloha. In fact, Continue Reading
