
Miles 1092.3-1124.8 of the northbound PCT: Through the Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe, packed with alpine lakes and prime camping within polished granite basins.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 50 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km

Very steep and direct route to the highest peak in the Desolation Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km

Ascend steeply through intimidating cliff bands to reach a high saddle on Echo Peak, then drop down into a granite basin of sparkling lakes in the Desolation Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 802 m
- Descent
- 802 m

Short hike to a stunning alpine lake with the amenities of day-use or overnight kayak and cabin rentals at Angora Lakes Resort.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 344 m
- Descent
- 343 m

A section shared with the Pacific Crest Trail that tours many alpine lakes and incredible overlooks in the glacier-carved granite valleys of the Sierra Nevada’s Desolation Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 50 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km

Easy hike past waterfalls, lakes, and a historic springs resort that leads to more strenuous trails in the Desolation Wilderness, including a way to the top of Mount Tallac.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 554 m
- Descent
- 554 m

Stroll along a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail beside large alpine lakes.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 178 m
- Descent
- 178 m

A scenic hike along Lake Tahoe's shore that links overlooks, swimming beaches, a waterfall, and a historic mansion in two state parks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 282 m
- Descent
- 205 m

Legendary thru hike of America’s West Coast states, from the southern deserts at the Mexico border, through some of the country’s highest mountains, to the Northwest forests and the Canadian border.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4133 km
- Ascent
- 57 km
- Descent
- 56 km

Stroll through the forest past alpine lakes, then tackle a strenuous climb to the top of the proudest peak on Lake Tahoe's shore.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km

Easy uphill hike past a waterfall to a lake in the mountains outside Emerald Bay State Park.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 123 m
- Descent
- 123 m

A classic South Tahoe tour outside of Meyers
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 766 m
- Descent
- 766 m

Located in South Lake Tahoe, this peak has one of the most amazing views of the surrounding area. The north facing aspects can hold really dry powder and the east side can hold amazing corn snow when the melt-freeze cycle begins.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 251 m
- Descent
- 658 m

A fun north facing aspect with mellow tree skiing, playful terrain features and an easy hike in and out. Located above Lower and Upper Echo Lakes near Echo Summit and High Way 50.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 169 m
- Descent
- 433 m