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    Cave Rock Trail Head Glenbrook NV

    4.8 (13 reviews)

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    Amy O.

    8/21/2024- Perfect time to take a drive.. I've been through the tunnel many times, but never thought or knew there was a trail. We ended up here for a quick walk.. Beautiful day and not too busy. People and kids climbing up the Cave Rock..

    Trail to the foot of the cave
    Sherica G.

    Easy hike to the foot of the cave. Climbing up the rocks is quite scary but the view is beautiful. You get a 360 view of the area. Head down to the state park after the hike for some crystal clear water pictures.

    Lela A.

    I had no expectations for this, but all of the locals we asked for top spots to visit at sunset recommended Cave Rock! We had been driving under the rock and thru the tunnel to get from the south to the east side, but I had no idea you could actually hike to the top of the rock!!! If you love adventure, this is a quick, 15 minute hike! The views are incredible. It's an amazing view and an incredible sensation once you get to the top. The feeling is indescribable. You are HIGH up. There are no railings whatsoever. It was the most liberating feeling for me. An absolute must when you're in Tahoe!

    Beautiful Tahoe Sunset atop Cave Rock
    Lynda B.

    Stunning panaoramic views atop Cave Rock overlooking the jewel know as Lake Tahoe this less than one mile round trip hike is a MUST to be seen. Cave Rock trailhead is off of Hwy 50 on Cave Rock Drive which is south of the lake across from the entrance to Cave Rock boat ramp and day use area. Parking is limited so plan accordingly to avoid missing out on the chance to see the beautiful Tahoe sunset and/or sunrise or having to come back later and please always be respectful of the neighborhood. As you head out on the walking path you will notice there is little to no elevation gain and pretty much immediately the views over the sweeping, piercing bluer-than-blue Tahoe water below are just beautifully calling you to make it up the top of the rock. Keep in mind we found this was not something to bring our furry kids or a stroller with a young child(ren) but to each there own, if planning to scale the rocky crown of Cave Rock to take in the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe. You can still take a short walk on the trail to get those AMAZING views out over Tahoe with fido or the littles without scaling the cave. Once you make your way on this easy to us trail you will reach the base of the rocky crown aka Cave Rock. From there, it's a short scramble that leads up to the very top - were you will take in the breathtaking panoramic views. Plan your visit when there are fluffy clouds with your sunset or sunrise so that you get the vivid colors for what we call the cotton candy Lake Tahoe sunset or sunsrise that with the piercing blue waters of Lake Tahoe, the surrounding shoreline, and the snow-clad Sierra Nevada Mountains there is just nothing like it around. Side note: You will need hiking, tennis or closed toed shoes (no flip-flops), a headlamp or light if you plan to go before the sunrise or leave after the sunset, possibly a light jacket for the aforementioned times and PLEASE be aware of your footing, where you are when up on top by being CAREFUL. Acrophobia is REAL, this can alll of sudden happen if you get to close to the edge even if you think you have never been afraid of heights, have a buddy with you or someone that knows that you are hiking and again BE SAFE. This hike is again a MUST and Ahhhmazing!!

    Sandeep R.

    This is a small hike (~1 mile) that can be broken into 2 parts... The first .08 miles involve little to no elevation and follow a straightforward path at the end of which you'll arrive to a mini summit providing absolutely stunning views of the lake and the highway. If you're feeling adventurous, you could then take the slightly more trickier trail further up which will take you to the top of a rock ( We didn't take this one :-)). It's worth calling out that the parking space here is fairly limited (~3-4 cars) so you might wanna come early if you're here to catch the sunset

    View from Cave Rock trail...
    KC N.

    Go early in the morning because of limited parking. Nice and easy hike with great views.

    View of the rock that you need to climb to get best view of the lake.

    Nice walking path. There's a great view of the lake at the summit. You will need to climb some rocks if you want the best view. That part of the trail is definitely not stroller or handicap accessible. On a side note, we explored the trail as it continued down the back of Cave Rock. It's quite a descent and it ends at private property, so I'd skip that part of the trail. The parking at the trailhead is extremely limited, so arrive early.

    great place to watch the sunset. You can save some steps and watch it from the 1st place you see it, unless you are going to climb up that rock. It doesn't get much better closer to the rock unless you are top of it. Beautiful spot

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    4.4
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    5.0
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    There's something so special about hiking in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area. Maybe it's the tall…read moreTahoe Pines or the secluded beaches. Or maybe it's the views of the rocky coastline or rampant wildlife. Maybe it's the breathtaking trailheads and the smell of fresh pine that hits your nose. Whatever it is; I just love it. The Whale Beach Trail offers all of those lovable Tahoe accents that I love. I found this trail through the AllTrails app (Secret Cove Beach to Whale Cove Beach) and it was the perfect way to check out several secluded beaches along the way. The Secret Cove Beach to Whale Cove Beach Trail loop is a short 3 miles long, but it's a great way to hike down the beaches and relax along the way. You can take the shorter version of this trail which is just the Whale Beach Trail and it's about 1.5 miles long. I started at the parking lot above Chimney Beach. If you plan on starting here for the loop trail, get here before 8 am. Otherwise, parking will be full and you'll have to find a spot down the road. The trail starts off pretty easy along a single track sanded path through the beautiful pine woods. The trail begins to widen and open up to some wonderful views of the lake and gorgeous secluded beaches down below. The trail passes by several beach coves (Secret Cove, Secret Harbor {aka Boater's Beach}, Creek Beach, and Whale Beach) and ends at Whale Beach. Not a ton of elevation gain, but the ups and down of the path will give you a nice workout. Pair that with climbing to and from the beaches and you've got yourself a nice little moderate hike with plenty of exploration opportunities. Most people seem to use parts of these trails solely to get down to the beach. Because of this, the trail is relativity calm which leaves you with many opportunities to have the trail to yourself. It's mostly shaded with a few open spots to allow the sun to peek through. There are several restrooms along the trail and also near the beaches. Saw several birds and lizards all throughout the trail. It's super peaceful and gorgeous. A trail that I would come back to simply because it allows access to so many different beautiful beaches. Whale Beach itself is lovely and secluded with the clearest water and super soft sand. However, Sand Harbor Beach is by far the most beautiful of all the beach coves along this trail. It's also not nearly as crowded as Secret Cove which is a total relief. This was easily one of the most memorable Tahoe hikes that's I've done simply because the views are unparalleled. Such an amazing trail that you should check out sometime.

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