He told me he had just come over Dicks Pass to see an illegal campfire on the west side of Dicks Lake. Not too far from Fontanillis lake, my destination for the night, I met another big guy with a sizable backpack coming back up the mountain stopped to chat for a while. I kept trudging on though, only meeting a couple of people on the way up, and one young trail runner girl who passed me going down to Azure Lake. Some popular trail segments include Tahoe Rim Trail to Picnic Rock and Tahoe Meadows to Twin Lakes.View of King Fire form ridge at Maggie’s Peak Expect to see wildflowers, butterlies, lakes, and more, all of which you'll get to soak in amid plenty of peace and quiet. But whether you through-hike the Rim Trail or simply hike a leg of it, you'll be trekking through quintessential South Lake Tahoe Terrain. This trail is not for the faint of heart. #1 - Tahoe Rim Trail 169.3 miles | Toiyabe National Forest Trek through forests, hike amid wildflowers, and reacquaint yourself with the great outdoors. By the time you reach the top, you'll have climbed to 9,735 feet above sea level-and have endless views to soak up. This is one of the most popular hikes in the South Lake Tahoe area, and for good reason. #2 - Mount Tallac Trail 10.2 miles | Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unitĭon't let the high mileage count scare you. Expect to see dogs on the trail as well as the lake tends to be a draw for hikers' furry friends. Enjoy trees, rocky outcroppings, and wildflowers along the way, then cool off in gimmering Echo Lake at the top. This classic South Lake Tahoe hike is a little less challenging than Mount Tallac, but no less scenic. #3 - Echo Lakes Trail 5.3 miles | Desolation Wilderness Floating Island Lake also offers a fantastic refresher swim if you're willing to brave the rocky shoreline. Though it does pose something of a challenge, you'll be able to distract yourself with magnificent views of Fallen Leaf Lake, Mount Tallac, and Lake Tahoe. #4 - Floating Island & Cathedral Lakes Trail 4.7 miles | Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unitīoth hiking and trail running are favorite pasttimes on this 4.7-mile expanse. Just be sure to arrive early to snag a parking spot at the trailhead. A hike on this trail is truly scenic from beginning to end. The majority of the bottom of the trail meanders along the lake before the ascent to Emerald Point begins. #5 - Emerald Point Trail 4.4 miles | Emerald Bay State Park You can drive directly to the lake itself, but this short, out-and-back jaunt will leave you feeling like you've earned that dip in the lake. Its shorter distance and more mild terrain make this an approachable trail for outdoorspeople of all ability levels. #6 - Angora Lakes Trail 1.2 miles | Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unitįamilies, we recommend you hit this trail first. This is a great outdoor adventure for families as well as an easy, educational way for nature buffs to get outside for a quick trek. That being said, it's a fantastic interpretive trail that peels back the curtain on the ecology and diversity of South Lake Tahoe's natural environment. We're going to say this up front: Rainbow Trail is more of a nature walk than a hike. #7 - Rainbow Trail 0.6 miles | Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Don't forget to stop at the falls on your way to the trailhead! You can also drive this road if you want to take in the views but don't have a half-day to dedicate to the trail. This trail begins at Fallen Leaf campground and unravels alongside Fallen Leaf Lake. Though Fallen Leaf Road is higher mileage, it's still a relatively easy hike at just 400 ft of elevation gain for the entire trip. #8 - Fallen Leaf Road 7.8 miles | Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Continue for an extra 0.25 miles to see Lower Eagle Falls. This is one of the most popular hikes in Lake Tahoe, so be sure to hit the trail early! This hike meanders along Emerald Bay and showcases Lake Tahoe's beautiful greenery in the spring and summer months. #9 - Eagle Bay Vikingsholm Loop 2.5 miles | Emerald Bay State Park Van Sickle also features a connection to the Rim Trail, so you really can hike for as many miles as you'd like. Add in the fact that you can walk onto a trail from Forest Suites and this becomes one of Lake Tahoe's most accessible trail systems. Many of Van Sickle's trails are easy to moderate. #10 - Van Sickle Bi-State Park Endless Miles | Van Sickl Bi-State Park
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