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!

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.

Looking for an epic hike that isn't too far from Reno? Look no further than Mount Rose! To find the…read moretrailhead, head up the Mount Rose Highway and once you reach near the top, you'll notice a decent sized parking lot off to the side of the Highway. The trailhead begins behind the bathrooms. This hike is slightly deceptive because for the first half (2.5 or so miles), it's relatively flat. I mean, you're definitely going upwards but you barely notice it (at least I didn't). Once you reach the waterfall (the unofficial halfway point), that's where things begin to get a bit more interesting. The scenery gets better and better, but the incline in the trail will get far more noticeable not just due to steepness, but due to the elevation as well. Many people were turning around as my friend and I continued going. In no way is this a difficult hike, however, it's definitely not easy either. If you're out of shape or have any medical problems, this may not be the hike for you. There's plenty of other gorgeous hikes in the area that would be more suitable. But if you think you can tackle the 10,778 foot Mountain, by all means give it a go. The hike is just shy of 11 miles round trip. Once at the summit, you'll have an amazing 360 view with Lake Tahoe on one side and Reno on the other. It makes for some amazing pano shots.

Okay, I am going to probably get a lot of hate from giving this hike 3 stars instead of 4 or 5…read morestars which seems to be the norm in terms of reviews. When I go on hikes, I prefer it to be flat, scenic and with pretty meadows. I was not expecting it to be quite scary actually as my husband reassured me that this hike was easy and flat; he was wrong trust me. The beginning of the hike was a steep uphill climb that was full of sand and dirt. Combined with the intense heat and the uneven rocks, I was already getting a shortness of breath when we climbed the uphill. My skin also got a burning sensation even though I slaughtered on sunscreen before the hike. I looked up the UV index on my phone and it was at level 11; wow, no wonder why I felt like I was burning! Thankfully, I brought some sunscreen with me so I started applying it to my face and skin again. The heat was also so intense that my hair started sticking to the back of my neck. Anyways, we continued our climb and when we reached the top, my heart started racing as I noticed we were a good 9000 feet up in the air and the trail was so thin and narrow that my husband and I had to make a single file line just to walk on it. I remember throughout the entire hike, I had to look down because the rocks were so uneven (trust me, they were everywhere) because I didn't want to fall and hurt myself. Another thing about being so high up, we encountered wind storms that constantly blew up dirt and sand on our faces; talk about feeling super dirty and gross! The sand and dirt got all over my clothes, skin and hair. Needless to say, I was not enjoying myself and I kept wishing we were lying on the beach instead listening to quiet waves and sunbathing. After a good 2 and a half mile hike, we finally reached the waterfall and relaxed. The waterfall was gorgeous and there were cute chipmunks too; this is why I gave my review three stars; this was the one good thing about our hike. When we got home that night, I scrubbed my face clean and washed my hair twice too. For avid hikers like my husband, this hike will be enjoyable as for me however, I will take a pass for next time.

I graduated from high school 46 years ago, but based on my experience today, the high school…read morestudents of today may have the edge on me. We were looking for Burton Creek State Park, and the instructions in the park tour book said that the trail starts from North Tahoe High School. So we drive along North Lake Rd, make a left on Old Mill Rd, and another left on Polaris, and voila, there's a nice recently paved road and parking lot in front of the school. We drive around and no trail to be seen. Have the wife check with a teenager and her friends and they say the trail is next to the parking lot. Drive completely around the vast parking lot and school and run into the same teenager. Embarassed, I have the wife ask again. The teen rolls her eyes. Dumb and dumber! She says its on the side of the parking lot near the soccer field. We find the trail, just touching the edge of the parking lot a ways from the soccer field. No signs, until we are 100 yards along the path. Sign says no motorbikes but mountain bicycles OK, and dogs OK. Wide trail, the right size for a service trail, with gradual inclines, and relatively smooth. No big boulders nor obstacles along the 5 mile loop through the deep forests, with maps at every intersection, and glimpses to the south of the vast blue Lake Tahoe. A very few people walking the dog, but lots of mountain bicyclists, during our 2 hour walk through the vast forests. Turns out this is a hiking/mountain bike park in the summer, and a cross country ski area in the winter, hence the trail maps, and absence of boulders and shrubbery along the service road wide areas of the pathway. No toilets, no drinking water, but plenty of privacy to do your thing in the bushes. We stop for a lunch break, but quickly change our minds, as the yellow jackets are out in force -at least the wife didn't get stung during a pit stop, where the sun don't shine!. The last part of the trail back to the connecting trail to the high school is a killer - a very steep uphill incline more suited for downhill skiing than cross country skiing. No mountain bike going up that incline! Arriving at the high school, my wife takes a wrong step and lands her new hiking boot in a some wet asphalt pooling on the edge of the just paved parking lot. She takes off her shoe, and is attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets. She launches into a tirade that would make Trump blush. I have to drive the car over to rescue her and her tarred boot, which is finished for this trip! Welcome to high school!

Turn in by the Tamarack Lodge and follow the tiny signs to the trailhead. It's really a dirt road,…read morebut it's good for hiking with kids. It's pretty much all uphill, but you get a great view about .8 miles in (we turned around at that point). Wander off the trail to get a better lake view.

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.

We found this trail on another app. It is a relatively new trail. It was created within the last 4…read moreyears. There is plenty of parking and they have bathrooms. The bathroom was not the cleanest I have ever seen, but it is an option if you have to go. The trails are quite nice. They are easy to follow and very good for beginners. We say a lot of people with dogs and small kids. It is not paved, but tennis shoes are an option if you don't have boots. They have picnic tables towards the back of the trail. The tables offer a nice look of the valley and town below.

The Sawtooth Trail has a little bit of everything for just about everyone. The opening 2 miles…read moremake for a fun family hike, with a couple of interesting stopping points. The next 3 miles will take you through a winding up-and-down adventure through pines and manzanita, with some technical rocky sections. After the long switchback you will be back to the road (006), and ready for the most beautiful sections of trail. Oh, did I mention that I use this trail for running? There are many who mountain bike this area, but I think that it is best explored on foot. I challanging series of short climbs and twisting turns will keep you on your toes, and the scenery will keep you charged. One of the great things about this trail is that it can be broken down into sections. Do the short loop (back on road 006), at about 3 miles, the mid loop (back on road 006 at your second opportunity) at about 8 miles, or the whole thing at about 10! so much fun. If you have done the whole loop and are looking for more - add on the "powerline" trail up the the top of the mountain. Great stuff!

It was a pretty good 2.6 miles hike. Beautiful sceneries on both sides and the place is unpaved so…read moreyou can really feel that it's a moderate climb. What i would suggest the presence of a proper signage that it's going to that trail? Like a big sign that says "Monkey Rock Trail" going this way? Lol you could not see any direction so you just have to ask and wonder if you are really going to the right direction. For first timers, it's that place that goes up to that Tunnel Creek Cafe, that's the place you go up going to that trail.

Not too bad for a 2.6 mile hike. Came here with a big group so we definitely took our time. It is…read moremostly incline so be prepared for that. Got here around 10am and finished around 12:30pm. The first part of the hike is a concrete road then it turns into rocks and dirt. I saw a bunch of families hiking along the trail so very family oriented. Some paths have shade so you can take a break. The view was amazing. It was very breath taking to see the beautiful blue water of the lake, clear skies, treats and rocks. Found out the elevation is 482ft. The top definitely had rocks that look like a monkey hence the name. I'm not a strong hiker but I definitely enjoyed this trail. You do have to pay for parking at the parking lot.

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!