Horseshoe Canyon Trail
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
Between the Silver lake trail and the Thunder Mountain trail, the Horseshoe Canyon trail gives you stunning landscapes!
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 446 m
- Descent
- 3 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 10˚
If you come from the Thunder Mountain, you can use the Horseshoe Canyon Trail to reach the Silver Lake. If you start on the other side, you will start not far from the Oyster Creek Rest Stop, next to highway 88, half a mile from the Silver Lake.
Description
There are quite some rocks on the way, which makes the hike quite difficult at some point.
The route is perfect for taking pictures: landscapes are just amazing. From pine forests and pinnacles to breathtaking views on the region, this hike gives you a wide variety of scenery.
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Forestry or heavy vegetation