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From Easy To Strenuous– Your Comprehensive Guide to Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails
We have culled some of the better hikes from over 100 that are available in the review section. These Lake Tahoe hikes range from very easy to very strenuous so a bit of background work will be required by our readers to understand which hike( s) will be best suited for them
Many of the hikes in the south shore area are in or near Desolation Wilderness and the “leave no trace” motto is king. All Lake Tahoe hikers should refrain from taking any plants, animals or geological items home with them as almost everything you see on your hike is part of the Lake Tahoe ecosystem.
Enjoy the huge selection of hiking opportunities at Lake Tahoe and have a great time … just follow common sense and your will have a great experience.
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Getting out and hiking at Lake Tahoe is probably THE best way to really see and experience all of what Lake Tahoe is truly about. The myriad of hiking trails from easy and level strolls to ultra-strenuous “peak bagging” routes all lend themselves to all who come to Lake Tahoe. It is very important for hikers to study their intended routes prior to starting out to make sure that their physical capabilities and time frames fit the hike. 
Getting out and hiking at Lake Tahoe is probably THE best way to really see and experience all of what Lake Tahoe is truly about. The myriad of hiking trails from easy and level strolls to ultra-strenuous “peak bagging” routes all lend themselves to all who come to Lake Tahoe. All Lake Tahoe hikers should refrain from taking any plants, animals or geological items home with them as almost everything you see on your hike is part of the Lake Tahoe ecosystem.
Easy Hikes
Tallac Historic Site and Rainbow Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage: ¼ mile & 0.3 mile
Stateline Fire Lookout
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage: 1 mile round trip
Angora Lakes
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage: 1 mile round trip
Cascade Creek Falls
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage: 2 miles round trip
Vikingsholm Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage: 2 miles round trip
Moraine Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage: 2.5 miles round trip
Prey Meadows/ Skunk Harbor
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage: 3 to 5 miles round trip
Eagle Falls/ Eagle Lake
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Mileage: 2 to 10 miles round trip
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Difficulty: Easy – Strenuous
Mileage: .7 to 15 miles round trip
Heavenly Resort Hiking Trails
Difficulty: Easy – Strenuous
Mileage: 1 to 2.2 miles round trip
Moderate Hikes
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage: 1.4 miles round trip
Carson Pass to Winnemucca Lake
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage: 4.2 miles round trip
Rubicon Trail/ Emerald Bay Loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage: 4.5 miles total
Five Lakes Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage: 5 miles round trip
Marlette Lake
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage: 9.5 miles round trip
Meeks Bay Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage: 9 to 16 miles round trip
South Rim Trail
Difficulty: Moderate – Strenuous
Mileage: 4 to 8 miles round trip
Glen Alpine Trail
Difficulty: Moderate – Strenuous
Mileage: 4 to 12 miles round trip
Echo Lakes
Difficulty: Moderate – Strenuous
Mileage: 5 to 12 miles round trip
Strenuous Hikes
Horsetail Falls
Difficulty: Strenuous
Mileage: 2.8 to 3.8 miles round trip
Clark Trail
Difficulty: Strenuous
Mileage: 3.2 miles round trip
Mt Tallac
Difficulty: Strenuous
Mileage: 3.4 to 10 miles round trip
Bayview Trail
Difficulty: Strenuous
Mileage: 4 to 5 miles round trip
Mt. Judah Loop
Difficulty: Strenuous
Mileage: 4.6 miles round trip
Mt Rose
Difficulty: Strenuous
Mileage: 12 miles round trip
