The Best Backpacking in Tahoe City

William Kent Campground is a few miles south of Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's western shore. Access to the lake is just a short walk from the campground. The campground provides bathrooms, campfire rings, a trash dump station, firewood vendor, grills, picnic tables, and food storage lockers. Pets ar...

Rawhide to Paige Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tahoe City, California

Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Tahoe City to Brockway Summit is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoe City, California.

Kaspian Campground is a short walk from the shores of Lake Tahoe, less than 10 miles from popular Meeks Bay. The campsites are relatively private and are surrounded by pine and fir trees. Each campsite has a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. The campground provides bathrooms, potable water, and...

This trip is best done in two days with an approach day and then a descent day. Get started at the base of the Sherwood Chair on the backside of the Alpine ski area. Head up, outside of the ski area boundary toward the high ridge.Once on the ridge, you follow it south for a few miles until reachi...

Whisky Creek Camp Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Olympic Valley, California.

Alpine Meadows to Squaw Valley is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Olympic Valley, California.

Heading out on the Granite Chief Trail, you'll start with a challenging 3.5 mile hike to meet up with the Pacific Crest Trail. During this part of the trek, you'll gain approximately 2,000ft. The good news is that most of this hike is forested, so you'll get a little coverage to protect from the ...

Barker Pass to Twin Peaks is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Homewood, California.

Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Barker Pass to Tahoe City is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Homewood, California.

Barker Pass to Echo Lakes is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Homewood, California.

Barker Pass to Middle Velma Lake via PCT is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Homewood, California.

Meeks Bay to Emerald Bay via Tahoe Yosemite Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoma, California.

Day 1:This trip is a great early season trip while you are waiting for the snow to melt in the high country or it could be a good first backpacking trip because of its proximity to the trailhead and the fact that it's a relatively easy hike.  Also, you get to camp by a beautiful lake with a drama...

Tahoe-Yosemite Trail Section 1: To Echo Summit is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tahoma, California.

Lake Genevieve and Crag Lake via Meeks Bay Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tahoma, California.