Trails in South Lake Tahoe

Location/Trailhead: Mount Tallac Trailhead, off Mount Tallac Road near Fallen Leaf LakeLength & Difficulty: 10.5 miles round trip, StrenuousElevation Gain: ~3,500 ftHours/Season: Summer to early fall (snow-free months)Parking Info: Free trailhead parking; fills early on weekends The Mount Tallac Trail is a bucket-list hike for serious adventurers, leading to one […]

Location/Trailhead: Heavenly Mountain Resort, top of the GondolaLength & Difficulty: 2 miles, EasyElevation Gain: ~250 ftHours/Season: Summer through early fall (access depends on gondola schedule)Parking Info: Paid parking at Heavenly’s base; gondola ticket required  The Skyline Trail is one of Tahoe’s most family-friendly hikes, beginning at the top of Heavenly’s