Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of the Lake Tahoe area through 59 incomparable hikes.
Lake Tahoe, the jewel of the Sierra Nevada, holds magic for anyone wishing to explore its surroundings: the splendid backcountry on the north side; the sedate western side; the picturesque and popular areas on the south side, including Desolation Wilderness and D. L. Bliss and Emerald Bay state parks; and the relatively undeveloped eastern side.
Follow award-winning author Mike White across some of the most awe-inspiring terrain on Earth. Top Trails: Lake Tahoe describes 59 can’t-miss routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists. From an easy 2-mile amble along lakeshore cliffs to an overnight trek on the crest of the Carson Range, you’ll experience the best of this beautiful region in eastern California and western Nevada. Explore the famed Rubicon Trail, Donner Pass, highlights of the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, and more.
Inside you’ll find:
- 59 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists
- Detailed maps and elevation profiles
- Trailhead directions and “don’t get lost” milestones
- Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities
- Expert trail commentary
Whether you’re looking for a scenic stroll to entertain the kids or a challenging full-day adventure, there’s a path for you near Lake Tahoe. For readers ready to hit the trail, this is the guide to have, and for armchair travelers, it’s 59 journeys into wonder.
Spis treści
The Top Trails Series
Lake Tahoe Map
Lake Tahoe Trails Table
Using Top Trails
Introduction to Lake Tahoe
On the Trail
Map Legend
1. North Tahoe
- Mount Lola
- Sagehen Creek
- Glacier Meadow Loop and Summit Lake
- Frog Lake Overlook and Frog Lake
- Warren Lake
- Castle Peak
- Castle Valley, Round Valley, and Andesite Peak
- Point Mariah
- Loch Leven Lakes
- Mount Judah Loop
- Pacific Crest Trail: Donner Pass to Coldstream Valley
- Granite Chief
- Five Lakes Basin
- Tahoe Rim Trail: Tahoe City to Truckee River Canyon Viewpoint
- Incline Meadow Trail to Point 9, 561 and Gray Lake
- Mount Rose
- Rim to Reno Trail
- Upper Thomas Creek
- Tahoe Meadows Nature Trails
- Tahoe Rim Trail: Mount Rose to Relay Peak
- Tahoe Rim Trail: Tahoe Meadows to Diamond Peak Saddle
2. West Tahoe
- Tahoe Rim Trail: Ward Creek to Twin Peaks
- Pacific Crest Trail/Tahoe Rim Trail: Barker Pass to Twin Peaks
- Ellis Lake and Ellis Peak
- Bear Pen
- General Creek Trail to Lost and Duck Lakes
- Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park Nature Trails
3. South Tahoe
- Tahoe Yosemite Trail: Meeks Bay to Tallant Lakes
- D. L. Bliss State Park: Rubicon Point and Lighthouse Loop
- Rubicon Trail
- Vikingsholm and Eagle Falls
- Eagle Lake
- Bayview Trail to Velma Lakes
- Cascade Falls
- Taylor Creek Visitor Center Nature Trails
- Mount Tallac
- Glen Alpine to Susie and Heather Lakes and Lake Aloha
- Triangle Lake, Echo Peak, and Angora Lakes Loop
- Echo Lakes to Lake Aloha
- Echo Lakes to Lake of the Woods and Ropi Lake
- Horsetail Falls
- Big Meadow to Carson Pass
- Tahoe Rim Trail: Armstrong Pass to Star Lake
- Upper Blue Lake to Fourth of July Lake
- Winnemucca and Round Top Lakes Loop
- Carson Pass to Forestdale Divide
- Emigrant Lake
- Thunder Mountain
4. East Tahoe
- East Shore Trail
- Monkey Rock
- Twin Lakes
- Tahoe Rim Trail: Spooner Summit to Snow Valley Peak
- Spooner Lake
- Marlette Lake
- Flume Trail
- Five Valleys Viewpoint
- Tahoe Rim Trail: Spooner Summit to South Camp Peak
- Skunk Harbor
- Tahoe Rim Trail: Kingsbury South to Star Lake
Appendix 1: Top-Rated Trails
Appendix 2: Local Resources
Appendix 3: Useful Books
Appendix 4: Maps
Index
About the Author
O autorze
Mike White was raised in the southeast suburbs of Portland, Oregon, in the shadow of Mount Hood (whenever the Pacific Northwest skies cleared enough to allow such things as shadows). As a teenager, Mike began hiking, backpacking, and climbing in the Cascades of Oregon and Washington and then honed his outdoor skills while attending Seattle Pacific University. After acquiring a BA in political science, Mike and his wife, Robin, relocated to Reno, Nevada, where he discovered the joys of exploring the Sierra Nevada.
After leaving his last “real” job, Mike began a full-time writing career. He is the author or coauthor of 24 outdoor guidebooks, including Top Trails: Northern California’s Redwood Coast and Top Trails: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Along with many other books for Wilderness Press, he has written seven guides for University of Nevada Press and one for University Press of Colorado. He has also written articles for Sunset, Backpacker, and the Reno Gazette-Journal. A former community college instructor, Mike still resides in Reno with his wife, Robin. Their two sons, David and Stephen, also live in the area.
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