Top Things to do in Lake Tahoe (Nevada)
Top Hotels in Lake Tahoe (Nevada)
- 1. Edgewood Tahoe Resort
- 2. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
- 3. Edgewood Tahoe Resort
- 4. Harveys Lake Tahoe
- 5. Harrah's Lake Tahoe
- 6. Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
- 7. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Tahoe Ridge Resort
- 8. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
- 9. Parkside Inn at Incline
- 10. WorldMark South Shore
What to do and see in Lake Tahoe (Nevada), Lake Tahoe (Nevada): The Best Hiking Trails
With the bluest of blue water and the greenest of green surrounding forest, Lake Tahoe, quite simply, transfixes. From the early Indians to authors such as Mark Twain, folks have tried to capture the beauty and mystique of the lake with nicknames like "Big Blue" and "Grasshopper Soup." Others maintain that it's impossible to describe the magnificence in words. At 6,225 feet above sea level, Tahoe is the highest alpine lake in the United States and has long attracted vacationers from around the world. In the summer, hiking, windsurfing, golfing, fishing and swimming (usually in wet suits due to the lake's brisk year-round temperature) are all the rage. The winter season, which actually starts around Thanksgiving, brings throngs of skiers to area resorts. Located between California and Nevada, different sides of the lake tend to attract different types of visitors. The California side draws families and outdoor enthusiasts while the Nevada side beckons those looking for big name entertainment and casinos. No matter which side you choose, a getaway to stunning Lake Tahoe will not soon be forgotten.
Restaurants in Lake Tahoe (Nevada)
1. Tahoe Meadows Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
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. Echo Lakes Hiking Trail
3. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 228 reviews
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.
4. Mount Tallac/Glen Alpine Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Six-mile hiking trail that culminates in a breathtaking vista of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and High Sierra.
5. Horsetail Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
This moderate to difficult hiking trail provides scenic views of the mountain peaks and a magnificent waterfall. Caution is advised regarding the treacherously slippery rock slabs in the stream and near the falls.
Reviewed By TCWEDH - El Dorado Hills, United States
This is a great beginner hike at the beginning of spring when the snow starts to melt. Nice to eat a sandwich and watch the falls while soaking up some vitamin D!
6. Cascade Falls Trail
7. Logan Shoals Vista Trail
8. Tahoe East Shore Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
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.
