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.

The Donner Pass Railroad Tunnel Hike was one of the reasons for our trip to the area. My boyfriend…read morehad always wanted to check out the Donner Petroglyphs, and I stumbled across the rail tunnels when looking for things to do while in the area. We parked at the Donner Ski Summit - if you are looking to check out this hike, that is the best place to park and access the start of the tunnels. I truly enjoyed this hike, but was ill prepared. I was fully committed once we were in the tunnels & I should have went back to the car and swapped my "barefoot" style shoes for my hiking boots. The large chunk gravel path killed my feet with the thin soles of the shoes I wore. We hiked through about 5-6 tunnels before heading back. We did a total of 6 miles in and back. There were alot of beautiful street art within the tunnels, we found 19 cave ghosts along the trail as well as some other reoccurring variations of different items over the course of the trail. I would like to eventually take the trail past the last tunnel and to the next set of tunnels some day. This is a trail we would do again next time we are in the area. Though the weather was nice, we both wore hooded sweatshirts as the are in the tunnels got quite chilly. If you plan on checking these trails out, take well charged flashlights or head lights with extra batteries. The tunnels can be PITCH Black when you are in the heart of them. Overall this was a really cool thing to see and I would love to do it again with the correct shoes!

We had out of town family in town last week and we made it back to the Donner (Railroad) Tunnels. I…read morelove the tunnels! It's SO beautiful. And as it was a railroad, it's level and easy, and as it's in the tunnels, you're mostly protected from the weather. Bring good trail walking shoes and a flashlight. (And park across from the Donner Ski Ranch.)

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.

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!

4.5 stars. Parking was kinda sketchy along the busy highway. Crossing the highway was also…read moresketchy. No restrooms. No fee. Saw several friendly dogs on the trail. Uphill 90-95% of the hike. Beautiful views of Lake Tahoe at the top. Interesting rock formations at the top as well.

Wow! Tahoe Trim Trail to Spur Trail aka Picnic Rock Viewpoint is about a three miles round trip,…read moremoderate and friendly hike. You will get the best 360 view of Lake Tahoe with the least amount of work gaining the elevation for the spectacular view. The trailhead is up the hill from NorthStar, away from Truckee and near Kings Beach. You will enjoy the amazing vistas, high alpine lakes, meadows, and peaks. Pack your yummy lunch and water. You will have the best view to enjoy your lunch. This is a must do short hike in the Lake Tahoe area. Enjoy!

Beautiful moderate difficulty hike with stacked stones to indicate the way. It was a great day hike…read morefor two young inexperienced hikers. We saw couples and families of all ages enjoying the scenery along the way. The lake itself is beautiful, but we didn't explore too much around it's banks. We found a nice little area to have lunch before heading back.

Somewhat challenging but doable for beginners and great destination to mark the middle of the tour…read more Bring swim suits and food! Excellent place to hang out

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!

Amazing views along the Vikingsholm Trail!…read more We did this one specifically to get to the castle. Unfortunately, it wasn't open to the public yet, but we got to see the exterior and peek into the windows to see the interior. Great experience, nonetheless. It's connected right along the water and a dock where we got to sit and relax for a while and take in the fresh air and cold water. It was sunny this day, so we got in, but don't let the sun fool you... the water was ice cold still. Easy hike down, but definitely can be exhausting going back up. You're basically walking at a steep incline the entire time.

Very beautiful view point of Emerald Bay 6,300 ft above sea level. Ngl the drive up to this point…read moreis kinda scary. It's a small one way road, driving on a cliff. There is a parking lot to the viewpoint but it's very easily missed if you drive fast. You do have to pay to park and we had to circle a few times to finally get a parking spot as someone was leaving. But we only spent 5 mins here. Very blue waters and clear skies. I believe there are hiking trails. I gotta check it out next time.

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 is easily one of the most popular waterfalls in South Tahoe on the California side, and it…read morecompletely lives up to the hype! Just a heads-up on the trail getting there: it is definitely a tough, rugged hike. The path is full of rocks and kept completely natural, so you really have to watch your footing. Honestly, coming back down was just as much of a workout and challenge as hiking up. But once you reach the destination, the sheer beauty of the falls makes every single step worth it. It's actually made up of several different falls cascading down the mountainside right into Cascade Lake below. Getting close to that cold, refreshing mountain water felt incredible after the trek. The drive from our hotel in South Lake Tahoe was only about half an hour, making it the perfect, easy half-day adventure. If you're up for a bit of a rocky scramble, don't miss this one!

Hike was about 2 hours total-- one hour there, one hour back…read more It was such a fun hike! Maybe not so much for my mom because she was lowkey struggling since it started to become a rocky trail, the closer you get to the waterfall. It's not a smooth, walk-in-the-park trail, since it's rocky, so just be prepared! I've seen lots of people use hiking sticks or trekking poles-- they were definitely prepared. The view at the end is definitely worth it!