The Best Hiking in Tahoma

General Creek is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Tahoma, California.

The Dolder Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoma, California.

Noonchester Mine Trail is a loop trail that takes you to a cave located near Homewood, 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...

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.

Crag Lake and Rubicon Lake Trail to PCT is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoma, California.

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.

Lily Lake and Miller Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Tahoma, California.

Starting at an outcrop off Highway 89 in Tahoe Pines, hikers make their way up the trail through a gradually sloping forest. Climbing rocks and logs, it is strenuous at times but only takes about 15-20 minutes to accomplish. Once at the top, the elevation is 6,286 feet and consists of an absolute...

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...

The Rubicon Trail is a through hike connecting D.L. Bliss State Park and Emerald Bay State Park.  You can start at either point.  I opted to start at D.L. Bliss State Park to avoid the long walk uphill to catch the Nifty Fifty shuttle.  Also, there is more available parking at Bliss.  Park your c...

D.L. Bliss State Park is known for its camping, beaches, and enjoyable hiking trails. There is a day-use fee for entry into the park - you can pay at the ranger kiosk or a self-serve pay box. The park closes around the end of September, but you can typically park your car outside the main entranc...

The Lighthouse Trail is a 2.3 mile loop located in D.L. Bliss State Park on the lower west side of world famous Lake Tahoe. To get the trail, enter the park through the main entrance ($10 parking fee), the  follow the road until you see two parking areas of the left side with about 6 or 7 spots e...

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...

The Ellis Peak Trail is close to North Lake Tahoe. The trail features scenic wildflowers in the spring and summer. Dogs are allowed on the trail but must be kept on leash.  Directions from Truckee: Take Highway 80 south and drive to Tahoe City - continue south on Highway 89 from Tahoe City for 4....