On a beautiful morning in June, I was visiting my friend who lives in Reno, Nevada. We had…read moredecided to spend and enjoy a couple of days in Lake Tahoe. We wanted to hike so I went on All Trails and found a fun hike near Mount Rose. Location is right off the Mount Rose Highway. Parking was found with ease and we began this 4.8 mile out and back trail to Galena Falls. We weren't sure if the falls would be flowing as it was late June but there was still a lot of snow left on the ground. This trail is easy to moderate and absolutely stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the Mount Rose wilderness. We made it to the falls and were pleasantly surprised as the water was flowing. We stopped and enjoyed our lunch under the falls and we had such a great time and fantastic weather. I really wanted to press on and summit Mount Rose but my friend is not as adventurous as me so we headed back to the car after we finished lunch. I would definitely recommend this hike to all. It is not challenging and and offers so many great scenery along the way. I went off trail to check out Lake Tamarack and was so glad I did as it a totally unspoiled mountain lake. The Sierra Nevada's are by far some of the most incredible mountains to hike with their altitude and beauty. See you on the trail and remember to LEAVE NO TRACE!

Ski season is over for me, cycling is starting, and maybe hiking but only in shaded areas…read more Quality/Quantity - Well not bike friendly for my wife, which I warned her... I even struggled in the loose dirt/sandy areas. 4.8 miles, 2 hour hike, less than an hour for me on my bike. Well I spent most of my time waiting for my wife, lol. Lots of wildlife in the summer. Again stay safe - Coyotes, bobcats, mule deer, black beers (we get this at the house also, LOL), mountain lions, rodents (too many to name), bats, birds, reptiles, etc. But during the winter, it felt very safe and relaxing. Atmosphere - Plenty of parking, as "summer" has not really started. I enjoy visiting these places most during off peak seasons. There are also campsites, BBQ, picnic areas, volleyball courts, horse shoe, clean bathrooms, plenty of parking (cars, RVs, buses, etc). There is even a stage in Eagle Meadows for events. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm (hours are also seasonal, see their website). Clean bathrooms throughout the different parking lots and camp sites. Horse and bike trails. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you Washoe County for another great park, trail!

Quality/Quantity - Something for everyone! For both locals and tourists; well the tourists I feel…read moreout number us.... Views of Lake Tahoe, Sierras, Washoe Lake (yes quite a ways of a hike), Incline Lake (I have not been yet), etc. Winter - Sledding, cross country, snow shoeing, hiking, snow mobile, etc. Summer - Hiking, biking, etc. The path is 1.4 miles with only a 78ft elevation. It should take you no more than an hour. Only certain parts of the trail are ADA friendly. And of course, feeding the chickadees; bird seeds only please!! Do NOT give them "human" food. They will literally eat out of your hands. A great experience for all ages. Overall, very easy trails. But if you want to keep going, there are more challenging ones that you can connect to. We do not come here often enough... Ambiance - Beautiful and user friendly! Road parking, be safe. And please do NOT run across 431, wait for NO traffic before crossing! A place to drop off your snow mobiles, etc. Oh, and now I am starting to see food trucks?!?! NO restrooms or services. If available, you can drive a mile to Mt Rose Summit to see if the public restrooms are open. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you to the team at Tahoe Rim Trail Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for maintaining this beautiful area.

One of the most unique experiences at Lake Tahoe! I've snowshoed here twice now and will always…read morerecommend this trail to visitors. Make sure you bring some bird seeds and be on the lookout for chickadees (or other people doing the same)! They will fly directly into your palm! At the ridge, there are also some great views, especially if it's a clear day. The whole trail is about 2-2.5 miles out and back and very beginner friendly!

What a beautiful and stunning hike. Eagle Falls Trailhead is about a 2 mile hike around trip. It's…read morea moderate hike, it has it steep, rocky section but fairly simple. We had group of 15 people including small kids and they didn't have problem with the hike at all. The reward at the end of the hike to Eagle Lake was worth the hike. It's a beautiful clear blue water, picture perfect postcard. There's plenty of area on the trail to stop and take pictures or to rest. If you're planning to go i highly recommend going there early before 8am because parking is very competitive in the lot and on highway 89. Another thing is that Eagle Falls trail is a very popular hike trail and get can congested on the trail. They do have restroom there. Overall it was worth it. The only thing that we regret was not bringing or swimming stuff, but we did dip our feet and legs in the nice cold clear blue water.

Such a beautiful trail and views. I've done this two times and I'll continue to visit Eagle Lake…read morewhenever I'm in Lake Tahoe. Please bring a bathing suit and towel because you will want to jump into the lake! As of August 23 the address there was incorrect. It was 20 minutes away from the real one. Google Maps had the real accurate location. I have added a screenshot of the coordinates when I arrived to the real location. There are two bathrooms and some porter potties, but the porter potties had not been cleaned out, and it was unusable.

Easy to get to, but parking can be tricky as it's on the side of the road in a residential area and…read morethe open spots may be taken. Hiking this short 1.7 mile trail is initially heart pounding (at least for me) because there's an incline all the way to the top. Along the way, the lake views are fabulous. Once at the top, there are little interpretive side trails that you can take (or not) and two clean vault toilets. Additionally, there are several benches from which to admire the view. The photo opportunities are obscene! On the way down, it's all downhill.

We parked on the side of the road and made our way up. The hike is 1.7 miles long. The path was…read morestraightforward, but there were some small patches of snow. At the end, you are rewarded with a view of the lake.

It was a perfect day to hike this past weekend. It wasn't too hot nor cold. With our local weather…read morecooling it was probably the warmest weekend we'll have in awhile. I'm glad I was outdoors and got some much needed vitamin D and my blood pumping. It's not the easiest trail so I'd rethink this if you're bringing smaller children. We ran into other couples on the trail, but we were able to stop and enjoy our lunch midday away from anyone and start heading out before it started cooling down. We thoroughly enjoyed hiking this trail and look forward to returning next year.

The Carson Valley Trails are a diverse cluster of expertly built and maintained trails in the…read moreCarson Valley. I spent the most time on the Pinyon Trail, the only Carson Valley Trail east of Gardnerville. It was carved into the side of the desert mountain with stunning views of the Sierra Nevada range. The trail wound around the side of the mountain with lots of turns, elevation gain, and elevation loss. It is the best Carson Valley trail for mountain biking if you want something manageable and not too dangerous. It has the most "flow" of any of the trails for biking. The best overall trail for mountain biking was the Clear Creek Trail. It started in a fire scorched desert section near a school and slowly wound its way up into the dense pine mountains. I could tell how much effort it took to build the trail because some sections hung on to the side of the mountain. Maybe I was overly cautious, but I slowly crept up each bend in the trail, cognizant of a potently biker whizzing down from above. The trail wasn't big enough for two bikers unless one biker was hugging the mountainside. I made it up to Knob Point before I was thoroughly exhausted and turned around. This was only about half of the trail. It's hard to explore all of the trails and still have a full time job. Fortunately, when I turned around I didn't have to exert much energy besides slamming on the brakes and guiding the bike down the mountain. It's a trail that one could push to their limit, then turn around and the let gravity bring them back.

Hiked to the beach with my family and loved that it wasn't very crowded. Most people who were at…read morethis beach came on a boat. Very gorgeous view with clear water and is fairly quiet. We had a relaxing time walking along the shore. It also had a unique spot with rail tracks going into the water which I recommend checking out.

Wonderful state park. I'm so glad I came here. I almost decided to skip this place but I was coming…read morefrom Emerald Bay viewpoint and it was on the way. $10 for entrance fee for the whole day was not bad. They have a parking lot and you can just bring all your stuff and walk over. We saw families with floaties and swimming stuff. There is a mansion that looks out into the water. I think it's a museum but it was closed by the time we got there. There is also a lot of grass and picnic benches to sit at. There is a huge dock that people can fish and swim at. There was even a ladder for people to climb back up or down from the dock to swim. I decided to dip my feet in the water off the shore and it was very rocky. Not much sand so definitely wear water shoes. They hold events and weddings here too. We saw on TikTok that there was a railroad that goes into the water. We walked toward it and found it was a boat launch. We saw the track in the evening so the picture wasn't as pretty compared to the videos we saw during the day time. The water is very blue and pretty. Very calming. The best part was as we heading out we saw a black bear roaming around the premises. It was my first time seeing a bear in person so we had to take pictures and videos. We saw the bear was tagged. We heard from some campers that she (assuming the bear is a girl) was walking around the campsite as well. That was the highlight of my day.

Eagle Rock is a relatively short and easy hike that's welcoming for people of all age groups. The…read moretrail itself is less than a mile long, with minimal elevation increases on your way to the top. It's a very dusty path up, so make sure to wear some proper hiking shoes and clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. I wore a white, button-up t-shirt and jeans because my in-laws failed to tell me we were going hiking before stopping at the motel. But it was such a light hike that it didn't bother me too much aside from getting my clothes dusty and dirty going up and then coming back down. At the top of the trail resides Eagle Rock, which comprises of sharp, volcanic rock. So definitely be careful while up there. For those with mobility issues, the path does not extend all the way up to the top. So you will have to clamor over some rocks in order to reach the summit. But once up top, you'll get treated to a gorgeous top-down view of Lake Tahoe to one side, and beautiful forest covered mountains on the other. The trail is dog friendly, but there are no trash cans along the path. So make sure to take back out anything you bring in. There is a small, free parking lot at the entrance to park at.

This is one of my favorite short hikes in the area. It's a very nice hike any time of year. It…read moreboasts spectacular views of the mountains, trees and lake. I came here this morning after it snowed the day prior. No one had been up here since the new snow, and my footprints were the only ones to imprint the fresh snow. Coming here alone this morning and connecting with nature by myself brought about feelings of peace and solitude, it was very nice having the entire place to myself. I was very grateful for this moment alone with nature.

Amazing hike in the West side of Lake Tahoe. It isn't a hard climb/elevation wise but it does…read moreclimb over 1200 ft. Where I think it is more challenging is in the length...it is an out and back narrow but well carved out trail that is almost 10 miles in length. So roughly 5 miles each way, via the same route. This is not a loop. And at the top of the trail lies two high Alpine Lakes, Lake Crag and Lake Genevieve. And right above those is Tahoe's Desolation Wilderness along with Mt. Tallac, one of Tahoe's picturesque summits. This hike at sunrise on a weekday took me about 5 hours total. Almost 3 hours on the way up due to the elevation climb and more picture taking/exploring. The way down because it is much easier and not as much pic taking easily took a 1/2 hour less. The first 1/2 hour of the trail is fairly flat and wide. Then it'll start to climb gradually there on out for the next couple of hours. The trail will narrow and go through a roller coaster of terrain. Mostly rocky climbs where granite steps will almost mimic stairs. There will also be some fallen logs that now block the trail, so you will have to hop those. After about an hour up, you will finally meet a rushing stream that starts from those lakes at the top and carves it's way down from the winters snow melt. Most times you'll just hear it from the distance which is actually very relaxing. Several times you will be right next to it, witnessing the stream drop in elevation via many tiny falls. There will even be one junction where you will have to cross this stream by hopping over large rocks set in a path to cross. You will have to balance from rock to rock so a walking stick/pole will come in handy if you're not too confident. But even if you do fall into the stream, it isn't really a huge deal as you'll only be in shin deep water that won't really carry you. I saw physically fit dogs just barrel through this water as they weren't interested in staying dry, like humans are. Lol Once you get to the top, the terrain widens and you'll be able to see more in a 360 view again. The first lake is a slightly smaller lake. The second lake is almost double the length and has a mini falls feeding into the first lake. The day I went was so ideal, perfectly still. The reflection off the lake was like a mirror. The deep blue from the sky and the majestic peak of Mt. Tallac was an image that made the 3 hour climb so worth it. I just sat out there for almost 40 minutes, ate a nice snack and drained one of my water bottles, absorbing all that peacefullness and epic views. On my way up I didn't see anybody because I started so early, like 6:30 am. On my way down, like closer to 10 am, I ran into over 2 dozen bodies heading up at different times. So this is a pretty popular hike as I gathered. On weekends I could see double to triple the amount of hikers trying to endure yet absorb this gem. I can't wait to do this again, but now more as a guide for some of my friends or family. Now that I know exactly the difficulty level, I'll also now know who I can invite.