PCT: Donner Pass to Sierra City
A meandering course over consecutive ridges and valleys, with no shortage of vast views or comfortable camps.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 65 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
Hiking in Lake Tahoe
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Hiking Routes in Lake Tahoe
PCT: Barker Pass to Donner Summit
Miles 1124.8-1153.4 of the northbound PCT: Tracing a line across the sky above Lake Tahoe, on a bald crest of craggy peaks.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
PCT: Echo Lake to Barker Pass
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
PCT: Ebbetts Pass to Echo Lake
Miles 1048.8-1092.3 of the northbound PCT: Approaching Lake Tahoe through a mosaic of volcanic peaks and granite mounds, with mountainside meadows and alpine lakes around every turn.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 69 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
Thunder Mountain Trail
Summer hike from Palisades Tahoe Lodge to High Camp, along a rushing stream and through flower-filled meadows on the mountainside.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 571 m
- Descent
- 11 m
Squaw Peak and Emigrant Peak Loop
Hike through meadows and along ridgelines to reach the peaks at the top of Palisades Tahoe.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 441 m
- Descent
- 441 m
High Camp Meadow Loop
Easy hike from the top of the tram, through flower-filled meadows with a view of Lake Tahoe.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 61 m
- Descent
- 61 m
Summit City Canyon
Forested canyon with a flowing creek where an isolated mining town used to thrive, leading to a panoramic mountain pass.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 897 m
- Descent
- 897 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Lake Tahoe
8 routes · Hiking
Circle Beautiful Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Rim Trail
6 routes · Mountain Biking · Hiking
An Idyllic Summer Weekend Getaway in Kirkwood, CA
14 routes · Hiking
Best Hikes in Lake Tahoe: Stunning Alpine Lake Views
4 routes · Hiking
Summer Fun in Kirkwood, CA: Discover the Best Hikes
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Best Day Hikes in California
5 routes · Hiking
Enjoy Summer at Palisades Tahoe Resort with These Top Hikes
72 routes · Hiking