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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 Updated 29 July 2025 The Glen Alpine trail starts at the Lily Lake trailhead, which is at the end of a narrow road near the south end of Fallen Leaf Lake. From here you can hike to several of the loveliest lakes in the Desolation Wilderness, including Grass Lake, Susie Lake, Heather Lake, Aloha Lake, Continue reading Glen Alpine trail: Grass Lake, Susie Lake, Half Moon Lake, Gilmore Lake and the Tallac summit Updated 18 August 2025 The Bayview trail starts at the Bayview trailhead, about seven miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy 89, across the road from Inspiration Point, near Emerald Bay. As of July 2024, two large parking lots are provided; the fee is $10, but is free with a season pass that is Continue reading Bayview trail: Cascade Lake/Falls, Emerald Bay overlook, Granite Lake, Maggie’s Peak and the “String of Pearls” Updated 27 February 2024 You haven’t lived until you have hiked to the summit of Mt. Tallac (el. 9739 feet), which stands magnificently over the south side of Lake Tahoe. Yet the trailhead is only a short drive or bike ride from South Lake Tahoe. There are several possibilities, as described below: Hike to ridge Continue reading Mt. Tallac trail: Fallen Leaf Lake overlook and Tallac summit Updated 21 September 2024 The trail to the summit of Pyramid Peak (elev. 9981 feet) is arguably the most arduous hike in the south Tahoe area. Although the round trip distance is modest, the elevation gain is easily the highest among the trails catalogued in this collection: Hike to the Pyramid Peak summit (7.0 Continue reading Pyramid Peak trail Updated: 6 June 2024 NOTE: D.L. Bliss State Park is currently closed. However, there is an off-trail way to hike from Hwy 89 to the Rubicon Trail — if interested, ask DHB for details. The Rubicon trail is one of the loveliest trails in the Tahoe area, with heart-stopping views of the lake at numerous Continue reading Rubicon trail: D.L. Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay Many of us just completed a very enjoyable trip to the National Parks and other scenic sights in Southern Utah. Here are a few photos. If you have any others you would like to be included, please let me know. David, Rachelle, Linda, Jonas and Cynthia start the “Primitive Trail” at Arches National Continue reading A Southern Utah Thanksgiving Chrissy, together with her friend Kristen, have just finished hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, a very demanding hike of 171 miles that is widely regarded as one of the premier long-distance trails in the world. It took them 10 days, averaging 18 miles per day. In addition to the 171 miles of the trail, they Continue reading Chrissy hikes the Tahoe Rim Trail With the Covid-19 pandemic subsiding, many of us were able to assemble in Tahoe for a great family get-together. Here are some photos: Michelle with Mt Tallac in background. Holland climbing tree at Pope Beach Linda and Chrissy on the maiden voyage with the new kayak Clementine, Continue reading June 2021: The pandemic subsides and families reunite |
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