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.

Spooner Lake State Park is easily accessible off NV 28 (on the way to Incline Village), but does…read morecharge for parking. I had previously purchased an annual pass through Nevada Parks for $30 (Senior Rate). The parking area, visitor's center, picnic areas, and large greenbelt are all well maintained, pretty, and with a great view of the Lake. I was most recently here for a well-executed and family/dog friendly Day 2 Rosh Hashana service led by Temple Bat Yam (Stateline). That included a interactive and leafy 2.1 walk around the lake on a almost perfect day. Spirituality experienced outside is a special thing, and meeting a few new friends along the way was a welcome bonus. Note: Yelp also has a Spooner Lake Trailhead listing, which overlaps with this one.

Mom and I got lucky when we visited Spooner Lake on a Tuesday in August. Hardly anyone there so…read morekeeping our distance was easy. We only passed 1 couple on the trail. I wasn't really sure where the trail for Spooner Lake loop was so I parked and we wandered a bit til we saw the map and a little sign. Followed it down to the water... and then from there the trail was clear. We did the lake loop trail... I think it's about 2.5 miles... with all our walking around we did 3. It's a great trail! Lots of shade with a little bit of elevation change.... not too much tho. There was 1 big hill but that's it. So, a really nice easy trail around the lake. If I lived in the area, I would get an annual pass and come here regularly to do this loop and explore the other trails that connect to this one. It's a state park so $10 fee... we wanted to buy an Annual Pass good for all state parks but they were sold out.

We parked on the side of the road and made our way up. The hike is 1.7 miles long. The path was…read morestraightforward, but there were some small patches of snow. At the end, you are rewarded with a view of the lake.

This was a quick hike to gain epic views of North Lake Tahoe. It is a 1.7 mile loop with an…read moreelevation gain of 340 feet near Crystal Bay. The location can be tricky to find, just don't pass Reservoir Road which is easy to do. It's really more of a fire road that is paved with a steep grade up to the top. The cool thing about this fun adventure is that the trail begins in Nevada and ends in California at the lookout. The views are absolutely phenomenal at the top and you will find it hard to leave. The actual fire lookout no longer exists. Along the loop you will find several benches and signs with information about the history of the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. The signage was added in 1996 and could stand to be updated. This is definitely a must stop when in this area of Lake Tahoe. *Parking is within a neighborhood so be careful where you park and most of all #LeaveNoTrace

Quality/Quantity - Something for everyone! For both locals and tourists; well the tourists I feel…read moreout number us.... Views of Lake Tahoe, Sierras, Washoe Lake (yes quite a ways of a hike), Incline Lake (I have not been yet), etc. Winter - Sledding, cross country, snow shoeing, hiking, snow mobile, etc. Summer - Hiking, biking, etc. The path is 1.4 miles with only a 78ft elevation. It should take you no more than an hour. Only certain parts of the trail are ADA friendly. And of course, feeding the chickadees; bird seeds only please!! Do NOT give them "human" food. They will literally eat out of your hands. A great experience for all ages. Overall, very easy trails. But if you want to keep going, there are more challenging ones that you can connect to. We do not come here often enough... Ambiance - Beautiful and user friendly! Road parking, be safe. And please do NOT run across 431, wait for NO traffic before crossing! A place to drop off your snow mobiles, etc. Oh, and now I am starting to see food trucks?!?! NO restrooms or services. If available, you can drive a mile to Mt Rose Summit to see if the public restrooms are open. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you to the team at Tahoe Rim Trail Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for maintaining this beautiful area.

Good place for hiking, or playing around in the snow. Nice place to snowshoe, cross-country ski,…read moreetc. great fun for the whole family, ample parking. Make sure you bring your sunglasses cause the snow can be very bright on your eyes. Highly recommend this place! It's a lot of fun! And the surroundings are beautiful!!

The greenish blue lake looks just like a giant gem. It's also as clear as a mirror. The trails down…read morethere are really hard to walk. While walking in the woods you can just hear the wind sound and the birds singing.

I would not call this place a secret, by any means, but it IS a cove and it's a beautiful place to…read morevisit if you can find a place to park. The trails are magical, the water is spectacular and the views will knock your socks off (if you happen to be wearing any )!

This is a great section of the 72 Mile loop around Lake Tahoe. This portion is a paved path…read moreseperate from the road, which is very nice and relaxing. Friend and I tried to complete the whole 72 mile loop Columbus day weekend. First day was beautiful then rain and snow kept us inside. We went back up a week later and completed the rest. Minus the scary parts!

When out-of-town friends and family come to visit, walking (or running or biking) the Tahoe East…read moreShore Trail is always my top recommendation. The separated multi-use pathway (which runs from Incline Village to Sand Harbor) has easy parking near Tunnel Creek Cafe (formerly the Bonanza), has a number of lake accesses and has absolutely breathtaking views. Do a little, or do the whole route, you won't be sorry. The East Shore Trail is truly a Lake Tahoe must-do gem!

Love the park has lots of parking We saw people with snow…read moreshoes Cross country skiing and sleds lots of them. Great paved trail and dog park too. Tree top was closed due to being winter but it did look like a lot of fun. Will do it when we come back in the summer.

Beautiful park. We went for the dog park and it was will worth it. Roomy and aesthetic. The trees…read moreand bushes added a nice natural feel especially in the mixed size "outback" area. It was nice that the large, small, and mixed areas all connected too so you could move from spot to spot without leashing your dog.

Such a beautiful place to be in. I went as soon as they opened at 8am. I reserved in the website…read morewhich looked a bit confusing but anyway i got the spot reserved. The beach was very nice and water still cold so we just stayed by the beach area and watch the beautiful scenery. I love their Visitor Center. It has bathrooms and they have a lot of products. I love collecting stuff every place i visit so it's a plus.

What an absolutely beautiful place! The massive, smooth rock formations scattered along the water…read morehere are so unique and stunning. We specifically came out here for the sunset because the northern part of Lake Tahoe gives you the absolute perfect angle for it. We arrived around 7:30 PM to claim a spot and wait for the sun to drop. Pro-tip: the absolute best view for the sunset is right near the BBQ place on the bridge that leads over to the sandy beach. A ton of people come here during the day just for the beach itself. It's a really extensive, wide sandy beach area, though the water was definitely on the colder side! For me, the real highlight was just sitting back, taking in those iconic smooth boulders, and watching the incredible sunset colors over the lake. Highly recommend saving an evening for this spot!