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Tahoe National Forest
CA- High Sierra
- Tahoe National Forest
230 mi 371 km
Hikes397 mi 640 km
Trails
2 Gems
35 Trails
45 Trails
5 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!
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!!!
Spoon
Can't go wrong with the chicken parm. Portions are big. BYOB
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.
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.
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.
Za's
Order pizza and poppers to Pete and Peter's.
The Blue Agave
Amazing tequila selection! Try the top shelf margarita!
Zia Lina Ristorante
Bartender is super rude... Good food anal people
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
Mac & cheese, sweet potato casserole, cornbread. The meat is great here but the sides are perfect.
West Shore Cafe & Inn
Makes Garwoods look like McDonalds
Obexers General Store
Obexers is an amazing place for deli style food, great craft beers and friendly staff! We love Obexers!
Areas Within Tahoe National Forest
Northern Sierra Wildflower Photography Trails:
Jun 28 - Reno REI
In this breathtaking slide show, explore & learn to photograph spectacular wildflower displays along a sampling of northern Sierra trails from the Lake Tahoe region to the Bridgeport area. Details
In this breathtaking slide show, explore & learn to photograph spectacular wildflower displays along a sampling of northern Sierra trails from the Lake Tahoe region to the Bridgeport area. Details
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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 |
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0.7 mi
1.1 km
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Cascade Falls Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
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2.4 mi
3.9 km
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Glacier Lake Trail
Downieville, CA
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2.4 mi 3.9 km | Downieville, CA |
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8.2 mi
13.2 km
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Hole In The Ground Trail
Truckee, CA
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8.2 mi 13.2 km | Truckee, CA |
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Truckee, CA
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7.8 mi 12.5 km | Truckee, CA |
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9.8 mi
15.8 km
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Grouse Ridge Trail
Truckee, CA
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9.8 mi 15.8 km | Truckee, CA |
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23.0 mi
37.1 km
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TRT: Kingsbury to Big Meadow
Kingsbury, NV
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23.0 mi 37.1 km | Kingsbury, NV |
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1.4 mi
2.2 km
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Castle Peak Trail
Truckee, CA
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1.4 mi 2.2 km | Truckee, CA |
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2.5 mi
4.0 km
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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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32.9 mi
52.9 km
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TRT: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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32.9 mi 52.9 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
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0.7 mi
1.2 km
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Pyramid Creek Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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0.7 mi 1.2 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
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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.
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4.2 mi
6.7 km
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Granite Lake Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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4.2 mi 6.7 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
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39.1 mi
62.9 km
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PCT: Highway 80 to Highway 49 (near Sierra City)
Truckee, CA
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39.1 mi 62.9 km | Truckee, CA |
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3.1 mi
5.0 km
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Crooked Lakes Trail
Downieville, CA
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3.1 mi 5.0 km | Downieville, CA |
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10.4 mi
16.8 km
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Meeks Bay Trail
Tahoma, CA
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10.4 mi 16.8 km | Tahoma, CA |
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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...
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18.1 mi
29.1 km
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TRT: Big Meadow to Echo Lake
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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18.1 mi 29.1 km | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
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16.7 mi
26.9 km
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TRT: Barker Pass to Tahoe City
Tahoma, CA
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16.7 mi 26.9 km | Tahoma, CA |
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1.8 mi
2.9 km
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Lost Lake Trail
Tahoma, CA
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1.8 mi 2.9 km | Tahoma, CA |
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2.3 mi
3.7 km
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Mt. Judah Loop Trail
Truckee, CA
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2.3 mi 3.7 km | Truckee, CA |
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14.9 mi
24.0 km
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Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail
Truckee, CA
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14.9 mi 24.0 km | Truckee, CA |
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