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Updated 4 September 2023 Horsetail Falls is a breathtaking sight clearly visible from Hwy 50 about 7 miles west of Echo Summit. The trail from the Twin Bridges trailhead follows Pyramid Creek before taking one to the base of the falls. While the last few hundred yards are tricky, most of the trail is very Continue reading Twin Bridges trail: Horsetail Falls Updated 4 September 2023 The Lily Lake trail, opened in 2021, starts from the Lily Lake trailhead (see the Glen Alpine trail), then goes to Angora Ridge, not far from the Angora Lake resort parking lot. A map and some photos are shown below. From the summit, one may also try to climb up to Continue reading Lily Lake Trail: Fallen Leaf Lake overlook Updated 4 September 2023 The Echo Lakes trail (part of the Pacific Crest Trail) starts at Echo Chalet, at the southeastern edge of Echo Lakes, which is near Echo Summit, along Hwy 50. One can start here, or, optionally, take the Echo Lake taxi service ($20 per person, one way) to the northwestern end of Continue reading Echo Lakes trail: Echo Lakes, Lake of the Woods and Aloha Lake Updated 29 July 2025 The Meiss Lake trail starts from a trailhead approximately 0.25 miles west of Carson Pass on Hwy 88, about 20 miles south of South Lake Tahoe. From here the trail (part of the Pacific Crest Trail) ascends north to a saddle summit, then descends to a very lovely large valley (Meiss Continue reading Meiss Lake trail: Meiss Lake, Showers Lake and Showers Ridge Updated 4 September 2023 Freel Peak (elev. 10,886 ft) is the highest point in the Tahoe region, approximately 1000 feet higher than Pyramid Peak (9,984 ft) and Mount Tallac (9,738 ft), and also higher than Mount Rose (10,776 ft) on the north end of Lake Tahoe. From the Freel Peak summit, you can view all Continue reading Freel Peak trail: Freel Peak and Star Lake Updated 7 September 2023 The Big Meadow trailhead is on Hwy 89, ten miles south of South Lake Tahoe. From here you can hike to Big Meadow, then to Dardanelles Lake and to Round Lake, both of which are among the loveliest lakes in the south Tahoe region. The trails are filled with wildflowers, impressive Continue reading Big Meadow trail: Scott’s Lake, Dardanelles Lake and Round Lake Updated 7 December 2023 The Angora Ridge Trail is one of the most easily accessible trails in the South Tahoe area — only about two miles southwest of the “Y” intersection in South Lake Tahoe. The full round trip hiking distance is only 4.2 miles, with a modest 679 feet total elevation gain. Along the Continue reading Angora Ridge Trail: South Lake Tahoe overlook Updated 24 September 2025 The Meeks Bay trail starts on Hwy 89 about 15 miles north of South Lake Tahoe, at N39 02.241 W120 07.569. From here you can hike to a string of lovely lakes, including Lake Genevieve, Crag Lake and Stony Ridge Lake. Taking the trail further leads to Rubicon Lake and a Continue reading Meeks Bay trail: Lake Genevieve, Crag Lake, Shadow Lake and Stony Ridge Lake Updated 13 July 2025 The Eagle Falls trailhead is at Emerald Bay, about eight miles north of South Lake Tahoe, about 250 yards south of the main Emerald Bay State Park parking lot leading down to Vikingsholm. There are several possibilities, including: Hike to Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake (2.5 miles round trip, 400 feet Continue reading Eagle Falls trail: Eagle Lake and Desolation Wilderness lakes The Echo Summit trail starts at a trailhead just off Hwy 50 (south side) at the summit, then heads south, joining the Pacific Crest Trail / Tahoe Rim Trail in 0.5 mile. There is plenty of free parking. This trailhead is 8.7 miles from the Hwy 50-Hwy89 intersection at South Lake Tahoe. There are Continue reading Echo Summit trail: Upper Truckee valley overlook |
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