What a beautiful and stunning hike. Eagle Falls Trailhead is about a 2 mile hike around trip. It's…read morea moderate hike, it has it steep, rocky section but fairly simple. We had group of 15 people including small kids and they didn't have problem with the hike at all. The reward at the end of the hike to Eagle Lake was worth the hike. It's a beautiful clear blue water, picture perfect postcard. There's plenty of area on the trail to stop and take pictures or to rest. If you're planning to go i highly recommend going there early before 8am because parking is very competitive in the lot and on highway 89. Another thing is that Eagle Falls trail is a very popular hike trail and get can congested on the trail. They do have restroom there. Overall it was worth it. The only thing that we regret was not bringing or swimming stuff, but we did dip our feet and legs in the nice cold clear blue water.

Nice, scenic trail with a bit of steep climbing. Parking…read moreduring the busy summer season is challenging even on a weekday, so be warned. If you're staying locally, you may consider riding the local shuttle to avoid waiting in a queue for a parking spot to open up.

I went on a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail hike with two of my friends…read more Were a bit ambitious and decided to walk a portion of the trail (6 miles one way and 6 miles back). We stayed at an AirBnB off Cold Creek Trail and decided to carve our way towards Monument Peak. I started the "Hike" feature on my Apple Watch and watched as we started minute one of the hike. The time was middle of Fall, at about 1pm, when all the leaves are changing colors. The air was a degree colder than crisp but the sun had not set too early yet. I have to agree that this is the most stunning and beautiful hike I have ever been on. Every minute of the trail offered a new scenery. Especially during the beginning of the hike, I really understood why people love and can become one with nature. Halfway though our hike, we stopped by a meadow. It was beautiful, just like the ones you see in movies. Everything was clear, birds fluttering far away from the top of trees towards the faraway mountains. There was a pool of water where fish were swimming. A nice waterfall adjacent nearby with it's soothing sounds of water flowing. One of my friends was ambitious and wanted to press on. We agreed to about another hour (and what a tough hour that was). We started to make our way towards the California-Nevada border, and up what appears to be 500 feet per mile height from the green to the yellow on google maps. It was there that I had no more reception and my body knew that it was going to be sore for days. (Lucky for me one of our other friends had Tylenol at home). We ended the hike 11.5 miles later (I'm not sure how 0.5 miles got lost on the watch... maybe it got tired from counting for me too) and right as the sun started to set. The hike drained all our energy to the point where we needed dinner to be delivered to us. Very difficult but very accomplished. And this was only through a 6 mile segment of the trail.

On our trip heading to Carson City from South Tahoe, we knew we would be passing the Tahoe Rim…read moreTrail and decided to make a quick hike. We parked on north side of Hwy 50 just west of the summit. There are limited parking spaces next to trailhead and there are no restroom facilities. There are several informational signs at the trailhead on the trails. You can hike into the Spooner Backcountry or on the Tahoe Rim Trail. With our schedule, we planned to hike a 6 miles loop. Having lightly snowed two nights before the trail had a light snow covering which made it a beautiful hike. From the trail, we had a view of Spooner Lake and Lake Tahoe. The trail took us through groves of trees and a rock formation. It was nice beautiful and serene short hike. Hope to be back so we can hike more of the Tahoe Rim Trail.

Wow wow wow!! This is a must stop point if you like waterfalls, creeks, rock formations, mountains…read moreand scrambling. Brought my kids 5 & 8 and they can do most of it. Views are incredible. We went to the waterfall (10 mins on the trail) and bridge and then to the vista point. Wanted to do more but the 5 y/o got tired. You can scramble this whole mountain!

The hike was just the right amount of challenging to really appreciate the top and sit and look…read moreover the lake. It took us about 4 hours round trip. Nice clean trail, no bikers. It was great. Would do it again.

Great day for a hike in late March 2026, coinciding with the worst ski season in 50 years. Took…read moregondola to the top with an Epic Pass. Angry about the price of the ride for my wife (equivalent to a full day ski pass), so we decided to go for a hike instead. Great decision. Gorgeous day, challenging hike but great trail. We did the Barn Trail to the Cal/Neva loop (not enough time to up to the waterfall). Way better than paying for the gondola with a 5 minute loop around a metal platform...Stayed at the Marriott so just walked out the back of the hotel. All day parking available for $10 via Venmo in the back of the shopping center across from the park entrance.

let's start off with a note for people visiting in the autumn and winter: this park is only…read moreaccessible to cars May through October each year. However you can walk in if you park outside of the entrance in the metered parking. Or just ride the bus here. Bus is free at least until autumn of 2026 and they might even extend it again. The photo here shows October during a nice snowfall where Bodhi was standing at the border which is clearly marked on the road as you see in the photo between California / Nevada. Once you walk up the trail be sure to divert up to the scenic lookout a top a beautifully flat rock. that is where the other photo here was taken from in December 2025. I caught the sunset and ended up leaving the trail a little after most people might find comfortable. it had gotten dark indeed. on the NV side. The bathrooms on the California side are closed for the season. this sky this time of year can turn an incredible pink at the very end of the day after the sun has set in the west. It's magical it's notable that while they will sell you a ticket at heavenly to ride the gondola for $108 you can just walk up to this lookout and see almost exactly the same view. you could stay there as long as you want. Seems like a good deal to me. it gets your workout app impressed too

I did this trail in late May when there was still a lot of snow on the mountain. I started the hike…read moreearly in the morning (7 a.m.) to make sure the snow was packed and not slippery (because of the sun beating down on it). There were only 2 other cars in the lot when I got there. That already signaled me that this trail may not be as safe to hike as I had initially thought. The hike started easy, but soon after I passed the second lake, it became tricky because it was really hard to keep track of the trail. Parts of the trail were either buried under the snow or harder to identify due to the fallen trees, bushes, and streams of water. I definitely went off the trail a few times, but thankfully, I had the map downloaded on AllTrails (yayyy AllTrails+ subscription), which came in clutch. The trail is mostly covered until you get past the 3rd lake. After the third lake, it was all rocky and exposed. It was really hard to follow the trail from that point on because of the snow. It gets steeper from there on out. Since the trail was convere in snow, I decided to rock scramble straight to the top. It was probably not the best idea. Having done that, I'd advise against it because the rocks were loose. One wrong step, and you are either falling or twisting your ankle. I did this hike with no poles, spikes, or gloves. Spikes would have helped because some areas required going downhill on snow-covered patches (some steeper than the others). I don't think you need gloves or warm layers. The views throughout the hike were amazing. Don't forget to stop and look back on your way up (and look up on your way down). Avoiding snow-covered areas in some cases will lead you off the trail, so take your time when going through those patches of snow. Don't let your ego get in the way and turn back if you start having doubts. A tip (shouldn't be a surprise) - When going through a patch of snow, make sure your first step is somewhat bigger so you don't step on the edges of the snow patch where the snow is usually thin and chances of you falling through are high.

This trail is a killer! I've done strenuous hikes before, but I think part of my soul left on this…read moretrail. Not sure if it's the 80° weather, all the rocks, or I was just out of shape, but this trail really tested my mind over matter. The trailhead is easy to find, with a small parking lot but there's tons of parking nooks along the road for overflow. I would say this hike has 3 sections to conquer. 1. The trail starts off easy, soft dirt path with some shade alongside great views of Lake Tahoe. There's some slight parts of incline, but nothing too elevated. You pass by several lakes that are great picnic spots and we saw many dogs taking a swim. Butterflies everywhere. 2. The trail starts getting rocky the further you go, like walking along a dry creek. You hike uphill for what seems like a lifetime, then finally get to the base of the mountain.. of boulders. SO many rocks, BIG rocks, and switchbacks! ALL incline. And no shade. This took some time to get to the top. 3. You made it to the top! But oh no, you're not done yet. To get to the summit is about another mile to the right. The trail eventually splits with a less noticeable trail to the right. Keep right to get to the summit. This was probably the most beautiful part of the trail with open plains, soft grass, and wildflowers along both sides of the path. However, at this point I was so exhausted that my steps were like the mini steps of a toddler. The struggle was real ya'll. Every uphill was a battle. Finally, after what felt like a lifetime, you climb up some rocks and you're at the top of the summit, greeted by a metal sign "Mt Tallac 9,739" elevation. Whoo! It was a spectacular 360 view. There were oddly a ton of flies up there. Also, lots of butterflies and chipmunks. Of course going down was much faster but beware if you have bad knees. My knees usually never hurt going downhill but I definitely felt it on this hike. With 9.5 miles (out and back) of rocky trail and the 3,284 ft elevation gain, hiking sticks are a must! On part two of the trail, certain parts you can hear rattlesnakes so make sure you stay on the trail. Cover up and bring more water than you think you'd need. I plowed thru my hydropack and additional two bottles. At the end, the sight of the trailhead sign and our car was like heaven on earth.

I was in town in December right before Christmas, where the Tahoe area had gotten enough of a surge…read moreof snow to be able to give skiers and snowboarders a good time. My wife and I went up with 3 dogs, two small dogs which we own and a much bigger pitbull mix. I took one of our small dogs and the pitbull mix on a couple mile hike on the trailhead off leash and they had a great time. Even with the snow you could tell whomever oversees the trailhead does a good job maintaining the area. The dogs got super tired running around and of course I probably got tired before then, but the hike was not too challenging especially with my gore-tex boots. This is definitely a good dog friendly and fun and free option to get out there that is not affiliated with the main resorts.

Beautiful trail and easy for those not looking to climb…read more Not a ton of markings or signage but we found the water, followed it to the bridge, and enjoyed watching the water flow. No wildlife views but plenty of beautiful scenery.

Quick stop off point to take pictures. It's nice but there are better ones as you continue to drive…read more- especially near the waterfalls.

We stopped at Inspiration Point during our Lake Tahoe loop, and it turned out to be one of the most…read moresoul-stirring pauses of the day. Set high above Emerald Bay, the views here are nothing short of cinematic deep sapphire waters framed by pine-draped slopes and, if you're lucky, the glint of kayakers far below. The parking lot is modest, but we found a spot without hassle, and the short walk to the lookout was gentle enough for our daughters to scamper ahead excitedly. What struck us most was the peaceful hush at the top almost everyone falls into quiet awe, which makes the moment feel sacred. We lingered for photos and a snack break, soaking in the grandeur and letting the fresh alpine air recharge us. The historical signage added a nice layer of storytelling (a nod to Fannette Island and its lone stone structure), which our girls loved asking about. If you're curating a Tahoe loop with scenic indulgence and minimal effort, Inspiration Point is an essential stop. Just remember to bring water, your camera, and a few minutes to stand still and marvel. This is where Tahoe truly earns its name.

This was one of our most memorable camping trips with our kids when they were younger. We last…read moreminute joined a few of our friends from work and their families. Another family sold us their spot for this week. If you've ever been here to Fallen leaf you know the breath taking views this lake and it's grounds has to offer. Our campsite was the largest and no one was behind us. Our kids played in a creek nearby. We hiked and ventured to a few waterfalls in Angora while here. It was so sad to see where the fires burned through this area. None of our photos taken here do the grounds any justice. Everything was pristine. I look forward to returning some day. I'm due for some grounding and getting lost in nature.

Gorgeous hike from the main road, easy for kids and a great scenic view of the lake. If the…read morecampground is open it's an even shorter hike. We enjoyed looking for mushrooms and wildlife!