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The Rubicon Trail is a picturesque hiking trail located on the southwest corner of Lake Tahoe. It contours the shoreline from Emerald Bay to D.L. Bliss State Park and boasts long, continuous panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. From aspects of the trail you can see many prominent locations of South Tahoe, such as: ***Please note…
Hiking and Lake Tahoe go together like summer and sunshine. And, for good reason. Lake Tahoe is rimmed by beautiful and easily accessible mountains and forests. Countless miles of open space are located within the Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as the surrounding areas. In fact, in every direction you’ll find either a National Forest,…
Freel Peak is the highest peak in the Lake Tahoe Basin, standing at 10,881 feet. It sits on the border between the Lake Tahoe Basin and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. As such, Freel Peak offers unparalleled 360 degree views of the entire region. In addition to panoramic views, you’ll find a variety of Sierra Nevada…
Hiking Freel Peak, Jobs Sister, and Jobs Peak in one shot is a goal shared by many Tahoe locals and weekend visitors. It’s an arduous but relatively safe route. It’s mostly above treeline, so it offers 360 degree views for miles in all directions. Each of the three peaks featured in this hike sit above…
Lake Tahoe locals and visitors alike tend to drop their guard during the spring. We’ve made it through the punishing winter. Now we’re looking forward to the longer days and warmer sunshine of summer. The roads are bare. The trailheads are free of snow. So that first hike of the season is going to be…
The trail to South Camp Peak probably isn’t in the top five hiking trails at Lake Tahoe. And, it may not even be in the top ten. However, I would argue that it’s still as exceptional a hike as any at Lake Tahoe. Parking is abundant (free!), the trail is easy to navigate, and there’s…
People would have you believe that Lake Tahoe in the spring is paradise. The days are becoming longer and the sun seems to be a little warmer. You’ve weathered fierce winter storms and now you’re ready to hit those famed Tahoe hiking trails. You’re looking forward to visiting your favorite peaks, finding unique and vibrant wildflowers,…
Steven’s Peak is an exceptional hike for adventurous people. Particularly those who are looking to challenge their physical stamina, weather forecasting, and land navigation skills. And throughout the journey you’ll be treated to stunning views in all directions. Most of which will be major landmarks of the southern end of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Since…
Hiking to Emerald Point is an absolute dream. The trail contours the north side of picturesque Emerald Bay. It’s a relatively short hike at 5-6 miles (out-and-back). There’s only about 500 feet of total elevation gain to negotiate. Lastly, access to the trailhead is simple. The drawbacks to hiking the trail to Emerald Point are…
The hike to Eagle Point is an out-and-back route approximately 8 miles long. And the trail features between 1,200-1,400 feet of total elevation gain. The views are incredible for the entire hike. You’ll pass Vikingsholm and then contour the southern side of Emerald Bay. During this traverse along the bay you’ll see multiple angles of…