Hikes

The Hawley Grade Trail     [ 3.5 Miles Roundtrip - Easy ]
This historic hike is on the first wagon road built in the area in the late 1850's. The trail follows the Upper Truckee River. From South Lake Tahoe Y, drive south on Highway 50 for 5.3 miles and turn left on South Upper Truckee Road, Drive 3.5 miles and turn at the Hawley Grade sign. Continue to the end of the road and park past the houses.

 
Fallen Leaf Lake Trail    [ 3.5 Miles Roundtrip - Easy ]
This beautiful lake is a great spot for picnicking, swimming, fishing, and biking. From the South Lake Tahoe Y, drive north on Highway 89 and turn left on Fallen Leaf Lake Road. Follow the road past the campground to the Fallen Leaf Lake Trailhead.

 
Grass Lake Meadow    [ Beginner to Intermediate ]
This is a great spot for beginners. There are about 3 miles of flat, open meadow for you and your dogs. From South Lake Tahoe Y, drive south for 4.5 miles on Highway 50 to the stop light. Turn left on Hwy 89 and drive to Luther Pass and park on the side of the road

 
Susie Lake Trail    [ 8 Miles Roundtrip - Moderate ]
This scenic trail in desolation Wilderness passes by creeks and waterfalls. Continue another mile past Susie Lake to reach Heather Lake, and another 2 miles to reach Lake Aloha. A wilderness permit is required for this hike. >From the South Lake Tahoe Y drive north 3 miles on Highway 89 and turn left on Fallen Leaf Lake Road. Pass the Fallen Leaf Lodge and continue down the Forest Service Road. Follow the signs toward Lily Lake to the Glen Alpine Trailhead. Park and begin hiking on the gravel road, following the signs to Susie Lake.

 
Echo Lakes Trail    [ 12 Miles Roundtrip - Moderate ]
You will begin at lower Echo Lake and end at Lake Aloha. This is one of the most spectacular hikes in the area! Bring your camera and enjoy the scenery. Over summer, you and your dog can take the water taxi that crosses Echo Lake, and shorten your hike by 5 miles. A wilderness permit is required for this hike. >From South Lake Tahoe Y, drive south on Highway 50 for 9.6 miles and turn right on Echo Lakes Road. Continue to an intersection and turn left. Park in the upper lot at the Echo Lakes Resort. The water taxi leaves from the boat dock at the Echo Lake Resort. For more information on the water taxi, call 530-659-7207

 
Ralston Peak Trail    [ 8 Miles Roundtrip - Moderate ]
This scenic hike into Desolation Wilderness gives you beautiful views of Horsetail Falls, one of the most breathtaking waterfalls in Lake Tahoe. A wilderness permit is required for this hike. From the South Lake Tahoe Y, drive 13.5 miles south on Highway 50 and turn right at Camp Sacramento. Drive down this dirt road and park at the church. The Ralston Peak trailhead is on the left side of the road.

 
Taylor Creek Sno-Park    [ No Snowmobiles, All level skiers ]
No Dogs Anywhere Near the Eagle Habitat. There are trails for all level of cross country skier in this sno-park. From the South Lake Tahoe Y, drive north on Highway 89 for 3.5 miles to the sno-park. A sno-park permit is required to park here.

 
Mount Tallac    [ 10 Miles Roundtrip - Strenuous ]
You will climb 5 miles and gain over 3,000 feet of elevation to arrive at the top of Mount Tallac, where you will have truly unbelievable views of all of Lake tahoe. You will pass 2 lakes, which are a great spot for a picnic lunch. Bring a jacket, it can get cold at the top. A wilderness permit is required for this hike. From South Lake Tahoe Y, drive north on Highway 89 for 3.5 miles. Turn left on the dirt road at the Mount Tallac Trailhead sign across from Baldwin Beach.

 
Echo Lakes    [ Intermediate level skiers ]
This trail is for intermediate cross country skiers and their dogs. There are many trails in this area, most which lead to Upper and lower Echo Lakes. A map of the trails can be picked up at the Forest Service Office. A sno-park permit is needed to park here. From the South Lake Tahoe Y, drive south on Highway 50 for 9.6 miles and turn right on Echo Lake road. Park in the Echo Lakes Sno-Park area.

 
Skiing with your Dog

Grass Lake Meadow    [ Beginner to intermediate level skiers ]
This is a great spot for beginners. There are about 3 miles of flat, open meadow for you and your dogs. From South Lake Tahoe Y, drive south for 4.5 miles on Hwy 50 to the stop light. Turn left on Hwy 89 and drive to Luther Pass and park on the side of the road

 
Angora Road    [ Intermediate level skiers ]
This trail is 8 miles roundtrip. You will ski through woods and past several small lakes. Be cautious of snowmobilers. From the South Lake Tahoe Y, drive south for 2.5 miles on Highway 50 turn right on Tahoe Mountain Road. Turn right on Glenmore Way and left on Dundee Circle. Turn left and follow to the end of the road where the trail begins down a fire road on your left.

 
Echo Lakes    [ Intermediate level skiers ]
This trail is for intermediate cross country skiers and their dogs. There are many trails in this area, most which lead to Upper and lower Echo Lakes. A map of the trails can be picked up at the Forest Service Office. A sno-park permit is needed to park here. From the South Lake tahoe Y, drive south on Highway 50 for 9.6 miles and turn right on Echo Lake road. Park in the Echo Lakes Sno-Park area.

 
Taylor Creek Sno-Park    [ No Snowmobiles, All level skiers ] 
No Dogs Anywhere Near the Eagle Habitat. There are trails for all level of cross country skier in this sno-park. From the South Lake Tahoe Y, drive north on Highway 89 for 3.5 miles to the sno-park. A sno-park permit is required to park here.

 
Fountain Place    [ More advanced skier ]
There are six miles of trails (one way) for the more advanced cross country skier. Be cautious of snowmobilers. From South Lake Tahoe Y, drive south on Highway 50 for 4 miles and turn left on Pioneer Road. Turn right on Oneidas Street and drive to the end, where it becomes a Forest Service Road. Continue on this road until the pavement ends, approximately 4 miles. The trail starts at the end of the road.

 
Some information provided by: The Dog Lover's Guide to Lake Tahoe by Susie Denison

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