Delight Your Inner Naturalist
Hike up glacier-carved granite slopes, find hidden waterfalls, top out on summit peaks, and discover alpine meadows painted with wildflowers. South Lake Tahoe boasts an extensive network of backcountry hiking trails that is sure to lead to your happy place.
Whether your spirit animal is more Instagram influencer than John Muir, you’ll find your perfect hike in South Lake Tahoe.
Spend a week backpacking through Desolation Wilderness, or just go day-tripping with a picnic on a short trail that leads to a killer view. Lake Tahoe has hiking trails for the hardcore and weekend warrior alike, from spring wildflowers to fall colors. Looking for something more? Get your forest cowboy on, with miles of equestrian-friendly trails, including the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail.
In winter, show the cold who’s boss by strapping on some snowshoes and clambering up the same trails. You’ll be rewarded with snowy solitude and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe at its most serene.
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
John Muir
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More Lake Tahoe Hikes
Are you a wildflower hunter or just in it for the Instagram photos? More mileage or simply searching for the perfect alpine lake to jump into? Finding your happy place – and hike – couldn’t be easier here.
It’s a cold cloudy day. ⛅
The temperature is 34°F.
Ready to bundle up & play?
It’s hard to deny that this is an amazingly breathtaking [insert your superlative of choice here] place. Part of what makes it so spectacular is its pristine beauty. But the only way it can stay that way is if you take care. That means pack out your trash (including that tissue that fell out of your pocket), leave no trace (that means plastic water bottles, too), and remember that other folks want to enjoy the same stunning trails, views, and vistas that you do.
Top 5 Waterfalls Around South Lake Tahoe
If you’re not the type to listen to TLC, then read on. Lake Tahoe is home to a multitude of dramatic waterfalls that are at their best during the spring and summer. .
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