A must hike at least once a year ! Sure you will be climbing up/over some steep rocks but it's a…read moreworth it for the gorgerous view and you can take the tram down or hike back down if you at up to it We decide to take the tram that operated until September (you will have to check the time frame ) and did the 5 miles!

We did this hike starting at Olympic Village and it is challenging at times. Also due to the…read morelateness in the summer some of the waterfalls we passed were but a trickle. On a Saturday the trail wasn't crowded but wasn't empty either. Free parking at base camp.

This has to be one of my favorite hikes of all time. The skill level is moderate, scenery is…read morebeautiful and best of all - this place is dog friendly! The first part of the hike is a steady climb but with well worn and designated paths. We took a couple quick water and photo breaks but it was early enough in the morning that it was a bit cooler. Coming here around 8 AM also meant that there was only a few others on the trail and barely anyone coming down. The paths are narrow in some places so you have to wait for incoming traffic to pass. Our dog loved this climb and got pretty tired from the upward trek. You make your way up through a forested/shaded area until you reach some rock formations and a small canyon. By the time you finish this bit, you're at the flat forested level to the lakes! The first lake is easy to find but the rest are a bit difficult to navigate. There are no clear marked signs so we relied on maps and made sure directionally we headed towards the lakes. Our pooch took a quick dip in the first lake but there wasn't really a good clearing to enter and stay for humans. We then went to the second and then made a stop at the third lake which is definitely the biggest and best! It had a good spot for dogs to enter the water and play fetch. The scenery was beautiful and the water was so clear, clean and refreshing. I think a few of the lakes were connected so we technically saw them but it was hard to distinguish between the different ones. We started the trail back down and saw lots of people start to come up. It took us about 2 hours because we walked fairly fast. There were lots of dogs on the trail and a great hike overall with lots to see!

Thought it was going to be way easier than it actually was, so definitely not for a novice hiker…read more It's all incline up until you're halfway done with the trail. It was all worth it though because the views are AMAZING and chillin by the lakes is so relaxing. Definitely take some water and maybe a small snack for energy.

Its a great trail behind some apartment buildings. The coordinates were not accurate online so I…read moretried to send in a correction. If you find yourself near like a kids school/daycare type area in a large parking lot, you are not in the right spot. Cross to the opposite side of the stream where the apartments are. The trail is ideal after snow melt. We went first at the end of May and were greated by a lovely downhill stream with lots of waterfalls . Now going in September sadly it was all dried up. So keep that in mind based on when you want to visit.

Thank you to the hotel clerk who casually mentioned a spot to check out. What a treat it was to…read moredrive 3 hours from SF and be mystified with the views!

My first via ferrata experience! I have seen the ones in EU and have been wanting to go. I had no…read moreidea Tahoe had it which is the closest to me. I signed 3 of us up for the 4hours one. It's fairly easy I would say. I thought it was going to be more intense and tougher. I loved the course. Our group paced through it pretty fast. We finished in less than 4hrs and would have finished much sooner if we didn't stop at the top for long. Definitely recommend!

A fun activity with friends or family. We did the 3 hour expedition mid week, so it was not…read morecrowded. It takes about an hour of gearing up, waiting, driving, and a short walk--the rest is spent climbing. You are attached to a cable about 95% of the time and there are a ton of hand and foot holds, so it is very safe. It isn't rock climbing and not much strategy or skill is involved, but the scenery is glorious and the entire thing is super fun. We went up to a little over 7,000 feet. Our guide, Sam, was great, too.

This is not an easy hike. Expect a nice workout! It starts out steep with lots of slippery gravel…read moreso we think it's much better to go up than down. Once you get past the first part, you are rewarded with beautiful views - especially now with the fall colors! We even saw some cool fuzzy caterpillars this time! They need to refresh the blue paint markers that show the way on the path - they are fading so much in some places you can miss them. I relied heavily on my AllTrails navigation map. There are some more tricky, steep areas as you get near the top. One reason I enjoy this hike is because of the sense of accomplishment you feel when you finally find your way to the top. There is an 1833 ft elevation gain - even more if you climb the stairs to get to the aerial tram at High Camp. We like to do this because if you climb up, you can take the tram back down to the Village in Palisades for free (hint: the tram is now closed through the end of November 2023 for repairs). While up there, we also like to look around at the artifacts in the 1960 Winter Olympics Museum. Taking the tram down is always nice. Lots of spectacular views.

I was disappointed since half of the trail was close , about half of the way we finally got to go…read moreon the trail and the views got beautiful , if I try it again maybe it will be better to do it end of spring or early summer.

The trail is very long and goes deep into the lake. Walking along the trail just feels like walking…read moreinto a greenish blue clear crystal fantasy. The wind is extremely strong.

This is a fantastic trail with spectacular views of Lake Tahoe! If you are in North Tahoe, you must…read morewalk or bike this trail. It'll give you access to waterfront dining like Jake's on the Lake, beaches like Commons Beach, water sports like kayaking and stand up paddle boarding on the lake or rafting on the Truckee River, and parks such as Sugar Pine Point all the way down the west shore of Lake Tahoe. We came upon this trail while we were camping at Tahoe SRA. The trail goes right by the campground and snakes down to the lake. The campground host told us that if we wanted to use the park's pier or rent kayaks at Commons Beach, we'd have to go down this trail. We did and found that it's great for all of those things. We even went down the trail a little after 10 pm to take a look at the stars. We saw the Big Dipper, the North Star, and the Milky Way! If you're in Tahoe City, bike or walk on this trail!

If it's not busy, it's such a great beach especially for those with littles since the water isn't…read moresuper deep. It's smack dab in downtown Tahoe City and on a Thursday in August, with the farmer's market, it is such an awesome spot to hang with friends, grab food, enjoy the live music and the beach. It has some sand, grass, a playground, bathrooms, a small parking lot but plenty of street parking. I'd imagine on weekends it tends to get much busier, but on a weekday, it can be a little slice of heaven.

Sundays at Commons Beach is the perfect place to be for concerts in Tahoe City. Backdrop is…read morebeautiful Lake Tahoe. Mellow crowd. Simply Heaven.

This a beautiful park on the entrance of Olympic valley road. There are two pit toilets near the…read moreplayground. The pickle ball courts are behind the large sign near the street. There is ample free parking and many use this to park while biking or hiking.

NOTE: They are the YELLOW rafting company with the little man logo! Not the orange one…read more My bf booked online 3 weeks ahead-- highly recommend checking availability in advance! Truckee River Rafting was super easy to work with. Great staff + good equipment. We were able to adjust our group size up to the day of the reservation. 10/10 one of my favorite experiences in Tahoe :D They permit soft coolers, speakers, inflatables, and beverages/snacks (no glass or styrofoam) on the raft! On the day of, they assigned us two 6-person rafts for our group of 11. After we were equipped with life jackets and oars, they snapped a souvenir picture and sent us off. We were fortunately at the tail end of the rafting season, so the river was calm, and any rapids were mild, in the clearest water you could imagine. We were far from the only ones floating down the river, but there were several stretches where it was so peaceful it felt like we were on the water alone. It was never crowded, even at the swimming areas. I think the last weekend of August was the best time to come, when families and students are mostly back in school but the weather is still warm and the water is just right. At the end of the river, we were welcomed by enthusiastic staff at the dock who collected our raft and gear, and directed us to the shuttle stop where we took a quick bus ride back to the start. The whole process was very smooth. Even floating at a leisurely pace, this takes about 3.5 hours-- but if you stop at the beaches or calmer areas to swim, you could definitely make it an all-day thing. Though just be mindful that the last shuttle back is at 5pm.

Fun & safe for all age levels, a series of small rapids at the end to provide some excitement. We…read moregot stucked on rocks twice, took a little effort to free ourselves. We boarded the rafts directly behind the office, staff were nice college kids. The ride was 90% chill mix in with 10% of excitement as our craft stranded on rocks, twice. There are many places u can stop for snack break, feed the duck or to skinny dip. A few small but tricky rapids along the way, we saw other rafts stranded on rocks. The end was our fav part. Sun was brutal so bring sun screen.