Tahoe Trail Mix

Have you had your mountain fix yet this summer? A trip to Tahoe is always a good idea! From reaching its highest peak to a hike-in swimming hole or a backpacking adventure, here are three trails to tempt your Tahoe taste buds.

Week: 08.11.2016
Regions: Northern CA

Bag Tahoe's Tallest

Hike to the peak of Mount Tallac in Tahoe

You can’t call yourself a Tahoe hiker until you’ve climbed 9,735-foot Mount Tallac, the imposing peak that towers over Lake Tahoe’s southwest shore. This butt-kicking, 9.4-mile hike (round-trip) boasts 3,400 feet of elevation gain (pack plenty of food and water). The Mount Tallac
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Hike-in Swimming Hole

Hike-in Swimming Hole in Tahoe

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We had you at hike-in swimming hole? For a taste of the glacial and volcanic splendors of Desolation Wilderness without an all-day commitment, Grass Lake is the perfect hike. Pack a lunch and your bathing suit, and you’re all set for this easy 5-mile round-trip. Start at the Glen
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Desolation Drama

Hike to Dick Lake in Tahoe

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Oval-shaped Dicks Lake is one of the scenic gems of the Desolation Wilderness. Set in a dramatic glacial cirque with 9,974-foot Dicks Peak soaring behind it, the lake makes a perfect day-long trek or quickie overnight backpacking trip. Don’t be daunted by the first 2 miles, which
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