Things to do in North Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe: The Best Hiking Trails

December 10, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in North Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe including Tahoe Meadows Trail, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Eagle Rock Hiking Trail, Stateline Lookout, Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads, Eagle Falls Trail, Tompkins Memorial Trail, Five Lakes Creek Trailhead, Mt Judah Loop Trail, Tahoe East Shore Trail.
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1. Tahoe Meadows Trail

Incline Village, NV +1 530-543-2600 http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5112247
Excellent
82%
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5.0 based on 44 reviews

Tahoe Meadows Trail

This 165-mile, twenty-four inch, single-track trail is open to hiking, equestrians, and mountain biking (in most areas). The trail encompasses the ridge tops of the Lake Tahoe Basin, crossing six counties, and two states. The Tahoe Rim Trail overlaps with approximately fifty miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

2. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

Incline Village, NV 89452 +1 775-831-0494 http://parks.nv.gov/parks/marlette-hobart-backcountry
Excellent
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5.0 based on 228 reviews

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

A number of areas for visitors along Lake Tahoe, with the most popular being Sand Harbor.

Reviewed By G2055DWpatriciah - Denver, United States

We planned the tour at the beginning of our trip so we would have an idea of where we might want to return. The tour was more fun and informative than we ever imagined. It was literally one of the best parts of our trip! Jim was an amazing guide.

3. Eagle Rock Hiking Trail

3370 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Eagle Rock Hiking Trail

Reviewed By emorga - Rome, United States

This is a relatively easy trail to climb Its a little rough at the top navigating rocks as it loses it clear definition as a trail. Very enjoyable with lots of families having a fun outing

4. Stateline Lookout

Tahoe City, CA
Excellent
72%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Stateline Lookout

5. Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads

Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA
Excellent
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads

Part of the Tahoe Rim Trail and running 18.5 miles north to Brockway Summit.

6. Eagle Falls Trail

Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA 96150 +1 530-525-9530 http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/eagle-rock-trail--2
Excellent
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4.5 based on 304 reviews

Eagle Falls Trail

A beautiful and well-marked trail.

Reviewed By MelissaG832 - Santa Barbara, United States

This hike is about 2 miles if you just go to the lake and back, which is what I did with my 10-year-old lab. Good dog-friendly hike where other dog-owners mostly kept their dogs on leashes as well. Some of the stone steps are a little high so you might need to pick your dog up if you have a small one but otherwise pretty straightforward. Weekends are impossible to park and we had to come back during the week and early in the morning to get a spot. Beautiful hike with great views, interesting terrain, and a amazing lake at the end.

7. Tompkins Memorial Trail

Truckee, CA https://www.northstarcsd.org/tompkins-memorial-trail
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Tompkins Memorial Trail

8. Five Lakes Creek Trailhead

Alpine Meadows Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Five Lakes Creek Trailhead

9. Mt Judah Loop Trail

Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
Excellent
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Mt Judah Loop Trail

10. Tahoe East Shore Trail

1924 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451
Excellent
77%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Tahoe East Shore Trail

Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States

We walked the trail in the evening and at that time the were only a few people on the trail. The view is amazing - as the trail is along the lake, most of the time. To find the trail head, you can search for Tunnel Creek Cafe. There are two large parking lots, off of Ponderosa Ranch road (yes, Bonanza). There are two trails - one that is up near the hills behind the Cafe and one you want that is paved, down from the cafe, next to the highway. There is a port-a-potty near the trail head. You walk along the road for a short time and then the trail leads you up the hill with the forest on the left and the highway/lake on the right. There are small pop outs all along the trail with quotes and explanations of the flora/fauna/etc of the area. After less than a mile, you walk through a tunnel to get to the other side of the highway where the trail continues. (There is also a bathroom there.) You walk on this part of the trail for almost 2 more miles and all along the way are paths that take you down to the lake with several little beaches. The walk is easy and paved and again, absolutely beautiful! We would definetly do this walk again.

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