Eagle Rock Trail

The California Tahoe Conservancy will temporarily close the Eagle Rock Trail to protect public safety on November 10, 2025. The Conservancy expects the trail closure to last 2 to 3 weeks, weather permitting, to facilitate work to address hazard trees along the trail. During the closure, the Conservancy will remove approximately 50 hazard trees for public safety on the popular west shore hiking trail. A hazard tree is a dead or dying tree at risk of falling and with a striking target. The Conservancy acquired Eagle Rock and the surrounding 54.5-acre parcel in 1987 to provide public access, recreation, and opportunities for restoration of environmentally sensitive lands. The exact timing of the closure is subject to change. The Conservancy will maintain onsite signage updated with current closure timing. Trailhead parking along State Route 89 may also be limited or unavailable during the closure. The Conservancy urges everyone to respect the closure to ensure the safety of workers and the public.

Discover this 0.7-mile out-and-back trail near Homewood, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

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Hiking to Eagle Rock is simple. Follow the well-traveled trail for approximately .4 miles, and you’ll reach the top.

There is a fork at about a quarter of a mile up the trail, but it’s easy to problem solve because the trail to the left goes downhill (toward Blackwood Canyon and Barker Pass Road) while the trail on the right goes uphill. Take the trail on the right and continue hiking uphill.