Best Hikes in Lake Tahoe: Stunning Alpine Lake Views

Strenuous ascent to a big reward atop the highest peak on Lake Tahoe’s Nevada side.

Climb to the summit of the tallest mountain peak in the Lake Tahoe region.

Walk the lofty divide between Lake Tahoe’s basin and the Great Basin, with huge views over the desert ranges of Nevada to the east and the familiar blue water to the west.

Stroll through the forest past alpine lakes, then tackle a strenuous climb to the top of the proudest peak on Lake Tahoe's shore.

Rewarding uphill hike from Incline Village, Nevada with big views over Lake Tahoe and access to other great trails.

Short hike to a stunning alpine lake with the amenities of day-use or overnight kayak and cabin rentals at Angora Lakes Resort.

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.

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.

A scenic hike along Lake Tahoe's shore that links overlooks, swimming beaches, a waterfall, and a historic mansion in two state parks.

Easy uphill hike past a waterfall to a lake in the mountains outside Emerald Bay State Park.

Easy hike around picturesque Spooner Lake, among summer wildflowers or fall foliage.

A scenic climb up and out of Alpine Meadows Valley, over a high granite ridge that conceals a beautiful lake-filled basin.

Summer hike in Palisades Tahoe along a cascading creek and steep rock slabs surrounded by granite peaks.

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.