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Tahoe National Forest
CA- High Sierra
- Tahoe National Forest
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438 mi 704 km of trail — 22 Featured Hikes
2 Gems
41 Trails
54 Trails
6 Trails
Food & Drink
After the Hike: Local Favorites
Gold Coast Complex
Time for a break and a cheeseburger
Wildflour
Chocolate chip cookies are the best I've ever had
PlumpJack Cafe
The halibut is really good...
Fireside Pizza Company
Try the Thai curry pizza!
Soupa
spinach blue cheese soup omfg. oh and a cheddar grilled cheese, please!
Six Peaks Grille
Their Sunday brunch is a thing of beauty.
Crest Cafe and Catering
The philly cheese steak is my go to! And ask for a side of Au jus! Also, if Danielle is working make sure you get a latte. PERFECT FOAM.
Rosie's Cafe
Order the Zucchini loaf. Just like moms, and en entire loaf for $6!
Syd's Bagelry
Huevos rancheros bagel. Add bacon.
Moe's Original Bar B Que
Good food and reasonably priced. Not the greatest bbq
Bacchi's
Raviolis are made right there on premises! Minestrone is delicious!
New Moon Natural Foods
Five "C's" salad and Fish Tacos delicious. SOrder ahead if you are in a hurry. Otherwise, shop the organic produce section for excellent quality and value.
Suger Pine Cakery
Friendly folks and yummy espresso
Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet Store
Deena makes the best everything. And omgomgomg eat the chinese chicken salad or meat loaf sandwich. Oh...Having free wifi doesn't hurt either.
Spoon
Can't go wrong with the chicken parm. Portions are big. BYOB
Fire Sign Cafe
Blueberry muffins are amazing, plus the bacon is really good, and they have an amazing selections of omelette. I come here every time im in tahoe!!!
West Shore Market
Finally, a great take out or eat-in market and deli near Sunnyside. Full stockage of good booze, grillables, deli stuff, healthy snacks, and even gelati. Whoo!
Donner Lake Kitchen
Donner Lake Kitchen returns to Truckee after being gone for four years! We are so happy and thrilled to be back serving breakfast & lunch all day, every day!
Schaeffer's Camp
Now with WiFi!
Areas Within Tahoe National Forest
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Gems in Tahoe National Forest - 2
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Featured Hikes in Tahoe National Forest - 22
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Trails in Tahoe National Forest - 79
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65.2 mi
105.0 km
#1
PCT: Echo Lake to Highway 80 (Donner Summit)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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65.2 mi 105.0 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
All Clear
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41 days ago
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0.7 mi
1.1 km
#2
Cascade Falls Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
Unknown
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2.4 mi
3.9 km
#3
Glacier Lake Trail
Downieville, CA
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2.4 mi 3.9 km | Downieville, CA |
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9.8 mi
15.8 km
#4
Grouse Ridge Trail
Truckee, CA
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9.8 mi 15.8 km | Truckee, CA |
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Truckee, CA
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7.8 mi 12.5 km | Truckee, CA |
Unknown
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8.2 mi
13.2 km
#6
Hole In The Ground Trail
Truckee, CA
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8.2 mi 13.2 km | Truckee, CA |
Unknown
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2.5 mi
4.0 km
#7
Eagle Lake Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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2.5 mi 4.0 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
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5.6 mi
9.0 km
#8
Western States Trail
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA
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5.6 mi 9.0 km | Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA |
Unknown
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10.4 mi
16.8 km
#9
Meeks Bay Trail
Tahoma, CA
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10.4 mi 16.8 km | Tahoma, CA |
Minor Issues
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Snowy, Some Mud, Fallen Trees - Some mud first 2 miles, after mostly dry. Just past hidden lake the trail is washed out. It is possible to cross vi...
53 days ago
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23.0 mi
37.1 km
#10
TRT: Kingsbury to Big Meadow
Kingsbury, NV
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23.0 mi 37.1 km | Kingsbury, NV |
Unknown
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1.4 mi
2.2 km
#11
Castle Peak Trail
Truckee, CA
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1.4 mi 2.2 km | Truckee, CA |
Minor Issues
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Snowy, Some Mud, Fallen Trees: Trailhead is just off the road. The gate is closed due to downed trees. Patches of snow as of 7/9, so hiking road is faster.
39 days ago
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0.7 mi
1.2 km
#12
Pyramid Creek Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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0.7 mi 1.2 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
Minor Issues
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Mostly Dry, Some Mud: Pyramid Creek is as massive and impressive as all Sierra rivers this 2017 melt season. Still worth a bit of ambiguous runoff.
74 days ago
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32.9 mi
52.9 km
#13
TRT: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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32.9 mi 52.9 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
Unknown
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4.2 mi
6.7 km
#14
Granite Lake Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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4.2 mi 6.7 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
Unknown
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1.3 mi
2.1 km
#15
Pyramid Creek Loop Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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1.3 mi 2.1 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
Minor Issues
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Mostly Dry, Some Mud: Pyramid Creek is as massive and impressive as all Sierra rivers this 2017 melt season. Still worth a bit of ambiguous runoff.
74 days ago
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20.2 mi
32.5 km
#16
TRT: Brockway Summit to Tahoe Meadows
Tahoe Vista, CA
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20.2 mi 32.5 km | Tahoe Vista, CA |
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3.2 mi
5.1 km
#17
Ellis Peak Trail
Tahoma, CA
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3.2 mi 5.1 km | Tahoma, CA |
Unknown
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16.7 mi
26.9 km
#18
TRT: Barker Pass to Tahoe City
Tahoma, CA
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16.7 mi 26.9 km | Tahoma, CA |
Unknown
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39.1 mi
62.9 km
#19
PCT: Highway 80 to Highway 49 (near Sierra City)
Truckee, CA
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39.1 mi 62.9 km | Truckee, CA |
Unknown
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3.1 mi
5.0 km
#20
Crooked Lakes Trail
Downieville, CA
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3.1 mi 5.0 km | Downieville, CA |
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