Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail

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Super pretty hike with a couple different trails some very easy and others with pretty decent elevation changes read more

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - One of the waterfalls you can find along the hike - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Spring is here! Discovered this close-in trail for quick midday hike. A few trails at this location to choose from. Small paved parking lot allows for off street parking. Trail head has bathroom facilities, clear trail signage. Be aware that some trails do not allow dogs while some allow them on leash. Did a quick family friendly hike to the Kings Canyon Waterfall (.3 miles) and then the North King's Loop (1.8 miles). Waterfall hike is short and a well-groomed trail makes for a great family friendly stroll for all ages. Falls are really flowing right now with a lot of shade trees. North King's Loop. 1.8 miles loop with about a 450' elevation gain for about .9 miles. Trails are well-groomed (kudos to City of Carson and volunteers). For most of the loop, the trail is narrow to a shoulder width with a hill on one side and a slope off on the other. My hike is late March, early spring, so still signs of snow and ice hazards on parts of the shade sections of the trail. Overall, a great hike in the City of Carson. read more

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Signs of winter in late March on the North King's Loop trail. Be careful. - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Well groomed trail to the waterfall - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Small parking lot with bathroom facilities. - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Several choices for all levels of difficulty - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - North King's Loop trail has a small bridge that crosses the creek above the waterfall - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Teuila G.

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On a difficulty level; I'd say it's easy. This trail is kid, elderly and furry friend friendly. Even those who have foot injuries can walk right up with a little to no assistance. It's a popular spot in the Summer months. My last visit was on a hot July day. I almost had lunch there a few weeks ago, but I didn't feel like dealing with a crowd. It's a nice spot to cool down under the waterfall and have lunch. The older I get, the more I enjoy being outdoors and finding new trails to explore. It won't be long before I'm hanging in this waterfall again. read more

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An easy, short (quarter mile) elevation hike. There are 3 separate waterfalls in the same section that is the end of the hike. There is also a 1 mile loop. Good for kids and adults like myself who like to hike but aren't extreme. There is a bathroom and small parking lot. We brought a picnic lunch. Watch out for deer! read more

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - View from half way up - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Yeva M.

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Beautiful and very easy to manage hike. I find much peace here, under a mile makes for a quick relaxing walk!

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Michelle T.

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It has been a few years since I came to visit this little jewel in Carson City! Last time I was here, there was no parking lot, or bathroom. It was a park in the dirt off the main road kind of a place. I am glad to see that there have been improvements to this trailhead. The bathrooms (2 of them) are clean and there are lots of parking spaces for cars to chillax while their owners take a short stroll up to the waterfall. The trail from the parking lot to the waterfall is really quite short. Not a "hike" by any means. All ages can trek this with very little problems. I saw both a toddler (2 yrs??) and an elderly couple (not even gonna guess the age) along with many ages in between on the trail. In fact, I feel like maybe I haven't earned getting to see this waterfall after such a short walk with almost no effort, lol. I went Oct 22, not quite sure if there was still going to be water but hopeful. I was pleasantly surprised that not only was there water, but there was a fair amount of it as well. Not as much as early spring, but still, enough to still make this a legit waterfall this late in the year. There were the beginnings of icicles being formed as the weather as just begun to drop to near freezing overnight. I appreciate that there was no trash laying around, meaning people are picking up after themselves. Though it is a short walk, so really not much is needed for this trek. read more

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Wonderful waterfall reward for minimal effort! Take the TRAIL, not the loop. From parking lot, its the trail to the right with the stairs. Perhaps a 15 minute dirt hike with some incline. No shade until you get to the falls. If you want more, there is a loop trail and other trails. Also, another trail with signs to left of parking lot. No toilet or water fountain. read more

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Laura C.

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The Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail is very nice! I'm not very good at hiking, no would I call myself athletic. This hike is very, very short. To get to the waterfall, you definitely are gaining elevation the whole time. I needed a break in the middle because I started sweating like nobody's business right quick! There is NO SHADE until you get to the waterfall and there is plenty of time to burn. I would say take a hat and put on some sunscreen. Water bottle too is a safe bet. The entire path is dirt so I wouldn't recommend doing this in sandals. I feel like this would be good if you've got kiddos, it's short and I'm sure they'd love to splash in the cool water. There is a way to go on a longer version of this hike. Right at the trailhead, you'll see a very helpful map. I believe there's a 9-mile hike, 1.75-mile hike, and the one we did was less than a mile. Ya girl can't hang for long in the heat haha. Getting to the waterfall is awesome! It's probably ten degrees cooler up there. Take a sack lunch and you'd got plenty of space to hang out. This would be a great place for a date! The falls sound lovely and you can dip your toes in the water. There were a fair amount of people the day we went. The view from the falls is really nice too. Overall, I could see myself doing this a couple times a year. It's a little out of the way, but should I find myself in Carson City, I would do this again for fun. 6/10 recommend read more

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Michelle L.

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Beautiful trail with lots of wildflowers in June. The lower loop is an easy hike but the upper loop is a moderate hike with some elevation. Gorgeous view of Carson City from the upper loop. read more

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There is a long trail to get to the actual waterfall. It is uphill. If you are not used to hiking it can be strenuous on a hot day. Just when you start to think where is this thing, you round one more corner and there it is. Is it a huge waterfall? Not really. Is it a river you can swim in? Nope. But is is a great spot to go and enjoy. There is lots of shade. The water is cold. Bring a lunch too. Now if you are a hiker cross the waterfall and climb up the rocks to find the rest of the trail. The views of the Carson Valley are awesome. read more

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Tammy E.

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Wimpy falls but super easy access for a short walk - less than 5 min to get there. If you do the upper trail and get lost (very easy to do) then you will have more like a 5-6 mile hike to get back to the parking area, just beware! Lots of mountain bikes came down while we did the hike and several areas are quite narrow if you are there when the bikes are also trying to squeeze through. Everyone was respectful and shared the space the day we went. I probably wouldn't do it again. There were lots of little rocks on the roadway back to the parking lot and it was hard on my foot that was operated on a couple of years ago. For what you can actually see on this hike, the best part is really at the start. read more

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M L.

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Wow, the trailhead and now parking area has really been improved with the new "remodel" of the entire trail head. Even the road down the hill has been repaved from a lousy broken pavement to a brand new blacktop. The waterfall trail has gotten way more use as people I guess get out during the pandemic and the old trail head was just a small dirt area to park and no restrooms at all, so you know what that led to! Now there's an all new restroom facility, maybe not too stinky! and a new paved parking lot that's way bigger than what was there before. A lot of earthwork went into the construction, so that wasn't cheap to do. Just glad we have a new parking lot and trail head for the Waterfall trail. The trail is about the same, not that big a deal, but it's somewhere close by to go hiking. read more

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - See the old trail head, nothing here. - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Current nice new parking lot and restrooms - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - New signage - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Lot of construction went into this - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - The old Kings Cyn Dirt trail still leaved here. - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Mary G.

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Oh. My. GOODNESS!!! Our family (2 adults, 4 kids ages 3, 7, 8, and 9) LOVED this trail! The trailhead was easy to find, and parking was super convenient. We went right and up the stairs after parking. The trail straight to the falls isn't too long - under a mile round trip for sure. We did that first, played in the rocks at the falls (which would also have been a great spot for a picnic lunch or snack), and then came back out to follow the sign for the upper loop. Our total distance was just over 2 miles. Kids were in love with the lizards. We also brought our puppy who was able to be off-leash most of the time. The short out-and-back to the falls was fairly popular, but we only came up on one other small group along the upper trail loop. Everyone was super nice along the trail - and how could we not be in such a gorgeous place! read more

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - When you get to this sign, go right (well - more like stay straight) for the falls. Left for the loop. - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Cute bridge along the loop! - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Michael T.

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The waterfall is still flowing up in Kings Canyon in early Fall Sept. 2018! I was positive it would've dried up a lot by now, but I was so wrong. The water level had dropped enough that there were a few visible ways to cross and stay pretty dry! On my first visit I'd wanted to cross, but the water was moving fairly quickly over submerged rocks I had to pass. This time I wasn't wearing the right shoes. I'll get there soon! LOCALS... You must check this out. If you haven't experienced this easily accessibly oasis in Carson, put it on your TO-DO List ASAP. The hike is relatively flat and maybe a mile out and back to the waterfall. So grab a water bottle and do it! Once you see it You will want to bring every visitor you know to see this surplus of water in the middle of the desert. It also feels like a rainforest! read more

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Kevin S.

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You can't really call this a hike (or at least to me it isn't) but it's definitely a cool, local spot to check out and is your chance to see a little waterfall without a whole lot of effort or time commitment. Honestly, I don't think it's even a mile round trip. I could be wrong though because I am terrible at judging distance. Lol. read more

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Side view of the falls. - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Your first glimpse. - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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R. V.

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Have to give this a one star because this trail was dog friendly before they modernized it. Now no dogs allowed. read more

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Once again the city gets it wrong with no dogs - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Craig B.

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King's Canyon road is a long, arduous incline from the Carson City desert climate to the high altitude alpine forest. If ridden until the end, it would lead all the way through the Tahoe Rim trail, over the ridge, and towards Lake Tahoe. That would be a big bike ride, certainly more than I could manage, especially with the current state of my bike that needed a tune-up. There are parts of the road that are blood pumping steep with loose rocks. It didn't take long before I had to stop and rest, and it was somewhat disheartening when I had to rest a stone's throw away from my previous rest point. I reached a point where it was easier and faster for me to slowly jog next to my bike instead of pedaling up. Once I was past the tree line, I would hear the nonstop baaing of sheep grazing in the canyon. Apparently, they allow sheep grazing in the area, probably with the hope that the sheep nibble down the flammable bushes. The best views of the road are past the mountain bike turnoff and around the high bend in the road. After the bend, a new set of mountain ridges come into view with additional pastureland and the Carson Valley in the distance. When I was sufficiently tired out, I jumped on my bike and let gravity take me down. After returning to the parking lot, I decided to see the supposed main event of the area: the waterfall, only a quarter mile hike up. The area around the waterfall had dense vegetation growth and was very humid, as one might expect. However, I was not very impressed. Maybe if I had seen it during snowmelt it would've been better. read more

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Tara T.

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Who knew these waterfalls existed in Carson City, Nevada!? And I went to Carson High school -- ooooh so long ago. What a great spot to see some fresh water streams and cool off with the mist of the rushing falls on a hot summer day. We started later in the evening around 7PM on one of the hottest days of the year. I actually got cold when the sun went down because it was so misty and breezy near the break. Sitting on a rock and enjoying the sound was a perfect way to end a work night. I'll be honest when I say that some of the parts were steep, slippery, and hard to climb for someone who is not a climber. The rest of the trail is very easy, anyone can do it. Heck, I saw a lady coming down in a sundress and dirty old flip-flops. This might be because we took the hard way up to the second fall and were not on the main trail. It's sad that people feel the need to ruin the beautiful scenery with graffiti and trash. Let's join together and pick up the rubbish when we see it. read more

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Courtney B.

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This spot is a little hike. The waterfall is very peaceful and you can do the hike to it with people that are beginning hikers or children. It is just big enough of to feel like a mini adventure. You can of course hike around the area and connecting trails after you check out the falls. We went last month, I had not been up here since the 90s when I was in high school so it was a great reconnect to the past for me. read more

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Jana B.

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Just a short walk for a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle. Well worth the 10 minute walk from the parking area. ****Always take care on the road leading to trailhead as there is always wildlife near by. read more

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Molly M.

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Awesome little hike up to the waterfalls! We loved the closeness to the trailhead. The walk was a little steep, but totally doable! The waterfalls were wonderful! The ONLY drawback to this hike was cigarette butts along the trail, a Aquafina bottle in the stream... read more

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Stephanie M.

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This was just a short jaunt from. Damonte ranch/SW Reno and you have the ability to make it a9.8 mike trip to the falls or two miles round trip. I loved it and my fur any legally was able to be off leash win win. read more

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Fur babies waterfall kiddos and just cool peeps ! Loved it - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Trail runner - Hiking Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Steven T.

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Amazing find. Typed in Hike for current location and lone behold this waterfall hike appeared. I was excited but concerned because there is always the chance it could be dried up. Fortunately it was not. It was a beautiful 25° outside in the fresh Ice air of the waterfall made the hike worth the journey. If your in the area it is well worth the 30min round trip walk. read more

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Mark D.

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Don't waste your time. They're doing construction on the road leading up to parking lot. The only way to get there is on foot or bike. There's no signs to say when they'll be done. read more

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Maricris W.

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Easy walk, great waterfalls view!!! We had an awesome time and enjoyed taking photos. It was a little breezy day(last Saturday!) but that doesn't stop me to....YES I did had a quick Waterfall shower! Haha Hike?! Nope, it's just an easy, fun trail for a nice walk! Waterfalls is a big bonus! read more

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Michael M.

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A nice easy walk to the waterfall. Great views of the Carson Valley as well. Recommend in the spring and fall for sure as it might be a bit too hot in the summer. read more

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Amanda M.

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Great hike with a couple options. The waterfall trail is short, but steep. We did the longer trail because we wanted more of a workout. It was longer than expected, plus we didn't realize the waterfall was so close to the parking area. The map is kind of confusing, as far as telling you which trails to take. But it was a good hike. We will be back again. read more

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Shelby K.

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Short trail with a waterfall at the end. The trail is steep though and not shaded so can be hot in the heat. There is longer trail that wraps around in a circle. read more

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Haiku H.

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Wimpy water fall about 20 ft high by 20 ft wide. Easy hike but dusty and scorching hot. Worst of all, a bunch of rednecks with about 50 dogs and 1 vicious pitbull taken over the water fall. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. Save your time, energy, and money, and skip this place. read more

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Lawton A.

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Great yet easy hike for the family. Awesome views. The trail to the falls in nicely maintained, the falls at the end are beautiful. Recommend that you do for loop trail. read more

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Jan S.

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Excellent easy hike. I expected just a trickle since we visited in September, but the waterfall was far more spectacular. Very beautiful with good selfie opportunies. We plan to return when we have more time and hike the 2-mile loop. On the hike up to the waterfall, there are numerous vistas of the Carson Valley that also make the trip worth it. read more

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Sadie H.

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Such an easy trail, I wouldn't even call it a hike. More like a nature walk. You can do it at night and it's not dangerous or if you feel like adding something to your run. I can take all 4 of my nieces and nephews (ages 2-7) and they enjoy it a lot. The waterfall is really pretty year round and its shady of you go during the summer. read more

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Thomas K.

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Great easy trail. A bit narrow in areas but safe and perfect for short nice day hike. There are a number of different side trails to explore. read more

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Bill H.

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Short trail, with one narrow high spot. Should be easy enough for the family. Pretty waterfall even during this drought. Nice spot for a short hike. read more

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4450 Kings Canyon Rd
Carson City, NV 89703
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Does Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail have bike parking?

Yes, Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail has bike parking.

Does Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail have parking?

Yes, Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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(4 reviews)

10.7 mi

It's been years since I last hiked this loop on a hot Summer day in July…read more This is a steep trail and there are parts that narrowed out, but hubby and I walked single file through those parts. We spent a day hanging out here, but we stopped halfway for a break and lunch in some shade. There are plenty of little rivers that flow below the waterfall. Hearing the waterfall kept us chugging along because we were ready to cool off. This wasn't the biggest waterfall, but we enjoyed our time in it. It was very private once we actually got down there and so happy we were in our own little oasis; we had the whole place to ourselves. With all the precipitation we received this year I can only imagine how beautiful and full everything is. I'm planning on revisiting this Summer to see how everything has grown.

Beautiful hike, spectacular views with a waterfall, this hike offers up rewarding treasures that…read moreonly Genoa can deliver. We set off on this trail that starts in the historic town of Genoa at the end of Carson Street which is north of Main Street (same side as the Genoa Bar - look for the Orchard House). You will see a gravel parking lot and the Genoa Loop Trail sign at the start of the trail. We opted for the 6 mile round trip to the waterfall adventure on this particular day as we headed out. With an elevation gain of 1410ft and many switchbacks be sure to carry plenty of H20, wear appropriate footwear, maybe bring something like a granola bar or fruit and as always pack out, what you pack in. The trail is well maintained, but can be narrow & steep at times with bicyclists and furry companions allowed on the trail too. Please be sure to bring leashes along with doggy mutt mitts aka poop bags, there is a trash can and mutt mitts at the beginning of the trail but better to be prepared and there are no poop fairies. Remember everyone is out there to enjoy the beauty of the Great Outdoors so ENJOY IT! We thoroughly enjoyed this hike, stopping along the way to take in the spring flowers, beautiful views, grab our binoculars to look upon Genoa, the Carson River & Jacks Valley. We crossed the creek throughout the trail with foot bridges, butterflies, and the reward of our hiking adventure was the Genoa Waterfall as it cascade over as we listened to it surrounded by the pine trees. So get out there, this is a GREAT waterfall hike with stunning views added bonus you are already in the quaint historic town of Genoa so why not check out the cute town and grab a bite to eat or libation. Enjoy and #moveyourbody!!

Views while walking up :) Didn't make it up to the waterfall but still worth the view.

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Waterfall in the Genoa loop

Hidden Beach

4.5

(34 reviews)

7.7 mi

Quality/Quantity - Not so hidden, lol. The first beach…read morewalking towards Sand Harbor from Incline. Very small, but we were here off season (just the way I like it) and other than one other family, it is just us "two" here. So a private beach, lol. We are hosting our friends today. Showed them our free local parking spot. Gave them a quick tour of this area and all of Incline. A short 1.5 walk on the beautiful and easy Tahoe East Shore Trail. Just be careful of all the ebikes that do NOT have full control of their bikes or themselves. It would be nice if there was a separate bike path, or only allow manual bikes on the walking paths...? Atmosphere - Again, a very small, NOT so hidden beach. A nice stop/break from the 3 mile walk. Approximately the half way mark from Incline to Sand Harbor. Restrooms nearby, but I can NOT recommend them. More like outhouses with NO sink to wash your hands. Easy walk or bike ride. Fairly easy, very short walk/hike to each path. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - N/A.

If you park at tunnel creek cafe, you can access the beach. You walk on the sidewalk then loop…read moreunder a tunnel. The lake is always amazing. You can even do the walk with a stroller.

Babe alert!

Crystal clear water

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Chimney Beach

4.5

(63 reviews)

6.4 mi

One of my go-to beaches in my youth. My friends and I would always go in a large group during the…read moreweek. Carpool and hike in what we'd need for the day. Nostalgia set in visiting so many years later. I felt there was less beach this last time around. I really wouldn't recommend packing heavy with coolers and heavy umbrellas. My Tommy Bahama cooler chair and portable umbrella saves me every Summer. It's a rocky little hike and I wouldn't recommend taking younger children. It was a great day date and we are looking forward to visiting again next Summer as this season closes. Tip: Get there earlier to find parking and claim a spot on the beach. Please help keep Tahoe blue and pick up after yourselves!!! We packed other visitors trash in with us. It's a shame!

What used to be one of the best beaches in Tahoe has become one of the worst. Went today on a…read moreThursday, and there was trash everywhere!!! Makes me sad. Humans have ruined this beauty. Seriously how hard is it to "pack it in, pack it out." Don't come here if you're going to leave trash everywhere. Also parking used to be free now it's $12. They also added another parking lot, which is so bad because this is a very small beach it can not ahold all those parking spots. Still can not believe all the trash left on this beach. Shame on those people.

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Spooner Summit

4.4

(17 reviews)

13.6 mi

This is a great little spot for snow play during the winter season. Parking is a little tough. The…read moreonly facilities are Porta potties. There is a very small parking lot, and along the sides of the road, but it's a tight squeeze going down the lane. The area is beautiful and there's plenty of space and small hills for sledding. And best of all - it's free! We had *snow* much fun! Yelp 2026 Challenge: 03/30

From my Genoa perspective, I usually take the Kingsbury grade to go to South Lake Tahoe and Back…read more I'll drive up from the Valley to the Spooner Summit if I'm going to the State Park of that name, Sand Harbor, Incline, and destinations North. I might drive back to the Valley via Spooner if I'm coming from South Lake and need to run errands in Carson City. Observations 1. As "The Lake" doesn't have a Costco or a Trader Joes, there can be decent visitor traffic coming down to the Valley from Spooner Summit. That includes considerable cheaper gas prices available at Costco gas. 2. The scenery coming down Spooner into the Valley is stunning. So can car speed of which a Carson Sherriff's car may happily pull you over. And that stop light can come into view fairly quickly. 3. One thing you might notice coming down are the distinct large piles of logs associated with the new Carson City Sawmill (in partnership with the Washoe Tribe). Tahoe Forest Products processes timber salvaged from wildfires, forest thinning projects. 4. I make it a point to drive this route (in either direction) for the fall colors. 5. What I always marvel at is the transition between Alpine and High Desert, in either direction. 6. In wintertime at the Alpine Summit, you'll find scores of cars and families taking advantage of sledding opportunities. Parking can be challenging. Some of those cars don't know how to drive in the winter (or understand chains) of which I saw first hand last Saturday as Gayle and I were dropping off Darling Granddaughter. Lots of slipping and sliding and 2 overturned vehicles were noted. 7. There are also hiking opportunities at the Spooner Summit of which I've only done the easy trek around nearby Spooner Lake.

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Eagle Falls Trailhead

4.6

(213 reviews)

19.7 mi

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.

6/24/26 My Daughter Enjoying The View

6/24/26 My Son Enjoying The View

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River

Hidden Beach

4.5

(34 reviews)

7.7 mi

Quality/Quantity - Not so hidden, lol. The first beach…read morewalking towards Sand Harbor from Incline. Very small, but we were here off season (just the way I like it) and other than one other family, it is just us "two" here. So a private beach, lol. We are hosting our friends today. Showed them our free local parking spot. Gave them a quick tour of this area and all of Incline. A short 1.5 walk on the beautiful and easy Tahoe East Shore Trail. Just be careful of all the ebikes that do NOT have full control of their bikes or themselves. It would be nice if there was a separate bike path, or only allow manual bikes on the walking paths...? Atmosphere - Again, a very small, NOT so hidden beach. A nice stop/break from the 3 mile walk. Approximately the half way mark from Incline to Sand Harbor. Restrooms nearby, but I can NOT recommend them. More like outhouses with NO sink to wash your hands. Easy walk or bike ride. Fairly easy, very short walk/hike to each path. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - N/A.

If you park at tunnel creek cafe, you can access the beach. You walk on the sidewalk then loop…read moreunder a tunnel. The lake is always amazing. You can even do the walk with a stroller.

Babe alert!

Crystal clear water

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Lake Tahoe Boat Rides

(394 reviews)

18.1 mi

We booked two charters with Lake Tahoe Boat Rides: one with us and the kids and another several…read moredays later with our best friends. The booking process and attention Lyndsay gave with feedback and answering questions was professional and quick. We appreciated the honesty and couldn't have asked for better value in the investment of these memories made! Both charters we were lucky enough to have Captain Heather. When we went out with the kids, she was very patient and kind in helping them learn how to wakeboard. The water was a bit choppy that day, but Captain Heather was gracious enough to find the best possible spots for the kids to have fun! She gave some fun facts as we passed by various locations. When we went out again several days later with our friends, we were happy to have the same level of professionalism and FUN with Captain Heather. She really meshed with our group's vibe and offered us a fun mix of enjoying site-seeing, wakeboarding & tubing, and even a quick stop in at Chamber's Landing! I would absolutely recommend Lake Tahoe Boat Rides and will most definitely book with them again. Thank you to Lyndsay & Heather for being a part of these memories created!!!

Lake Tahoe Boat Rides is where it's at! By far the best private charter company around South Lake…read moreTahoe. After we called around all other businesses, such as this, we realized that Lake Tahoe boat rides was the most professional and upfront about their prices. Many companies didn't let me know that fuel and captain fees would be tacked on at after the ride as well as a certain gratuity. Sneaky! Once we arrived at Lake Tahoe, Boat Rides, Lindsay, the owner and everyone else was super friendly and helpful. They have a store with food/drinks, towels etc.. but they tell you in advance that you can pick it up elsewhere. They helped us carry our bags over to the perfectly clean and well maintained boat complete with our own captain who was incredible!!!!! Ask for Steve-O!!!! I do believe no matter who you get as a captain that you will have an amazing experience as we did. Steve-O was friendly and great with our 4 1/2 year-old. He provided just the right amount of history and information as we rode along and also took us to less touristy places that were also beautiful and so worth seeing. We cannot wait to come back and see Lake Tahoe boat rides next summer, and we will definitely be asking for Steve-O.

Sunset cruise

Sunset on Lake Tahoe

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Washoe Lake State Park

4.1

(38 reviews)

6.7 mi

Sitting right on Washoe Lake, you'll get the most out of a…read morevisit to Washoe Lake State Park by camping at $15.00 per night. It's offered on a first-come basis, There are 29 campsites, equipped with a table, grill with fire rings and room for trailers. Two comfort stations, one of which includes a shower, are available. Several sites can hold an RV up to 45 feet in length. Don't forget to get your Nevada fishing license before dropping a hook into the lake. The views of Washoe Valley & the Sierra Nevada Mountains make it all worthwhile !!

In the almost 20 years we have lived in Northern Nevada, and driven by here enroute back and forth…read morebetween Carson City and Reno, this is the first time I have stopped, gotten out and walked around. I spent some time in the picnic area and walking along the shoreline. The park was well maintained with lots of shady spots, cool grass and sandy beaches. The bathrooms were convenient and clean and there was a generous parking area. There are BBQ grills and lots of picnic tables throughout the area. There is also a large group pavilion. There are a number of trails around, but may be better suited for cooler weather as there is not a lot of shade away from the day-use area. There is a ranger station a few miles north that is worth a stop. Staff are friendly and helpful and there is a small exhibit of old mining and farming equipment and a very nice native plant garden. Definitely worth the stop.

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Silver Oak Golf Course

3.9

(31 reviews)

3.3 mi

I was very much looking forward to playing this course as I never had before. I was invited as a…read moreguest for a charity golf outing here. Having reviewed the layout prior to showing up I was very excited to play. Unfortunately when I got there, the disappointment set in. The fairways look like a three year old is the greenskeeper. Full of weeds, bare spots, dandelions...they are a mess. There are huge portions of fairway and rough around the cart paths that are destroyed. The place looks like its a dump and going downhill fast. There's construction work on one hole that I am told has been going on for 3 years. The carts are junk. This place could be THE BOMB! But, instead IT BOMBED? I'm in no hurry to go back to this place and if I had to pay to play at this place. I would have been livid. HUGE disappointment.

For $65 in greens feed and $70 for club rentals, I got:…read more -No one at the bottom of the steps to help with a cart. Was a first timer at this course, I had no clue where to go. Not a single employee to be seen. Finally flagged someone down who asked where my key was. What key? Apparently after paying the prop was supposed to give me a key and I was supposed to just go pick out a cart. -No starter, so I just rolled up to the first hole and teed off at my tee time. -SLOOOOOOOOW pace. It took me over 5.5 hours to play 14 holes. At hole 12, I got tired of being stuck behind stacks of 3 and 4 somes and skipped past them until hole 15 and was still stuck behind a foursome, but at least they played quickly. The course was in great shape with great mix of forgiving and challenging holes. Seemed like there were a lot of par 3s though and one hole was under repair (10? 11?) so they turned it into kind of a janky par 3. Was just in town for a visit, but think i'll explore other courses instead next time I'm back.

Full house tonight

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Beautiful

Marlette lake trail

(6 reviews)

4.6 mi

We hiked the Marlette Lake Trail from Spooner Lake to Marlette Lake as a backpacking trip for my…read morefriend's bachelorette party! We added some extra distance at the end by hiking to the Marlette Peak Campground to stay for the night. From the parking lot to the campground was about 7 miles each way. The trail itself was well-maintained, moderate difficulty, and had everything you'd want in a good hike! Solid trail conditions. Beautiful mountain and lake views. Some sections of wildflowers. A good amount of sun but also some shaded parts. Gradual incline that never felt super steep, so the elevation gain felt manageable. We saw people hiking as well as mountain biking on this trail. There are several sections of aspen trees along this hike, so it's a great one to come back and do in the fall once the leaves turn yellow. The trailhead area has great facilities, the bathrooms were clean and there is ample parking. The park rangers I spoke to were friendly and helpful. There is a $10/car entry into this area but it's totally worth it, especially when you see how well they take care of it. I loved this hike and will continue to come back to Spooner for hikes in the future!

There are a few ways to reach Marlette Lake, all of them totally worth it, especially this time of…read moreyear. This trail takes you around Spooner Lake and up to Marlette. It's a 9 mile out and back with fairly gradual elevation gain, up through the trees, until you reach the lake. A great little workout. Marlette sits along the Flume Trail, so you're likely to see a lot of mountain bikers. Fun fact: The Flume Trail got its name because Marlette and the tributaries that feed it were part of a log flume system to carry logs used to build our region all the way down from as far as Virginia City! Marlette has a short fishing season, but people say it's grand if you make the trip. Of course you need to hike in to have that experience. This is definitely a trail worth checking out in our area!