The Best Hiking in Olympic Valley

Painted Rock Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tahoe City, 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 ...

The Thunder Mountain Trail is the perfect hike to explore the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Squaw may be famed for its mountain ski runs in the winter, but when the snow melts in the summer, beautiful alpine meadows line the mountain and the ski runs turn into hiking trails! The Thunder Mountain T...

Squaw Valley Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoe City, California.

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

This trail has lots of elevation over a short distance, be warned! The Shirley Canyon Cascades Trail is close to Olympic Valley in the North Lake Tahoe region. Dogs are allowed on this trail if kept on leash. 

Five Lakes Trail to Five Lakes Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers 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.

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

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

This hike starts at Alpine Meadows Base Camp and finishes on Alpine Meadows Road. The end point is less than a half mile from the base, and an easy walk up a slight hill. Park at base camp and head on the trail to the far right of all of the lifts. Proceed up the trail for half a mile (this is th...

Mount Watson is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Tahoe City, California.

The Five Lakes Trail is located in the Granite Chief Wilderness in between Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley ski resorts and is easily accessible at the intersection of Alpine Meadows and Deer Park roads. The 5-mile moderate trail ascends approximately 900-1000 ft. along granite canyons and pine f...

Jack Pine Road to Deer Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Tahoe City, California.

Tahoe City Rim Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife 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.