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
Palisades Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe is famous for its steep chutes, big cliffs and deep powder, ideally for thrill seekers. Alpine Meadows has great groomed runs and a perfect family atmosphere.
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Routes in Palisades Tahoe
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
Five Lakes Trail
A scenic climb up and out of Alpine Meadows Valley, over a high granite ridge that conceals a beautiful lake-filled basin.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 313 m
- Descent
- 313 m
Shirley Canyon Trail
Summer hike in Palisades Tahoe along a cascading creek and steep rock slabs surrounded by granite peaks.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 580 m
- Descent
- 4 m
Chute 75 Alternate
A nice option for Chute 75
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 274 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
Direct Chute
A classic chute off of the highest point at Palisades Tahoe
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 229 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 135 m
Guidebooks in Palisades Tahoe
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sun and Fresh Pow: Top Freerides near Lake Tahoe
14 routes · Hiking
Best Hikes in Lake Tahoe: Stunning Alpine Lake Views
5 routes · Hiking
Enjoy Summer at Palisades Tahoe Resort with These Top Hikes
3 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Stuff of Legends: Palisades Tahoe's Most Iconic Lines
72 routes · Hiking