13 BEST Hikes in Lake Tahoe (From someone who lives here!)

13 BEST Hikes in Lake Tahoe (From someone who lives here!)

In this video, I’m listing 13 spectacular hikes in Lake Tahoe.

One of the best things to do in Lake Tahoe is to hike the gorgeous and easily accessible trails around Lake Tahoe. After living in Lake Tahoe for over two years, I’ve had the opportunity to explore a few hiking trails around Tahoe. And of course, there are still so many hikes that I’ve yet to do that are on my list!

Here are 13 of the best hikes in Lake Tahoe, listed clockwise from east to west. And don’t worry! You don’t need to be an advanced hiker to enjoy most of the hikes on this list!

Let me know what your favorite hike in Lake Tahoe is in the comments!

P.S: If you’re visiting Lake Tahoe, please do your part to keep it beautiful by Leaving No Trace.

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Links mentioned in this video:
Cave Rock Hike:

Rubicon Trail:

Monkey Rock Hike:

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43 Comments

  1. @whitetailtv on January 13, 2025 at 9:12 pm

    Im ready to go Tahoe soon! it’s very helpful for me. thx amazing video!

  2. @sjandrewrock on January 13, 2025 at 9:13 pm

    I enjoyed the video and the especially your warm and gentle voice. I want to head up to Tahoe before Oct ends. I would like to try out the Rubicon 10 miles hike.

    Any other trails you would recommend for Autumn?

    Also which camp ground is good for a drive-up camp sire during Oct on week days. I like the freedom of not been tied to any reservations.

    Checking out your other videos…

  3. @jordanisaako5142 on January 13, 2025 at 9:13 pm

    For chickadee ridge, is there snow all seasons? Even in August?

  4. @justin2icy on January 13, 2025 at 9:15 pm

    What place is that with the benches at 3:43? Is that vikingsholm trail?

  5. @AdrianMartinez-ff3ip on January 13, 2025 at 9:16 pm

    Great videos!! If you had only one afternoon and first time visiting Tahoe, would you choose Rubicon trail followed by a paddle boarding in Emerald bay? Or up north Monkey Rock trail? I’m hoping I can wrap the day with a nice dinner perhaps stateline restaurants? Thanks a lot.

  6. @Aquame68 on January 13, 2025 at 9:16 pm

    Any houses up there for around 100k luv to move up there,,,

  7. @samchoi3961 on January 13, 2025 at 9:17 pm

    Our family is planning a visit tuesday through Saturday. With the fires do you think the short hikes are still possible. I have watched most of your videos. Keep it up

  8. @tedmycall on January 13, 2025 at 9:19 pm

    Great options for hiking. Thank you for sharing them. 😊

  9. @NickandRachel on January 13, 2025 at 9:19 pm

    Awesome video!

  10. @freedomhiker on January 13, 2025 at 9:22 pm

    🎥🎥🎥🔥🔥🔥

  11. @rebeccawoods4488 on January 13, 2025 at 9:22 pm

    Your videos are fantastic and to the point. They’re really helping us navigate the Tahoe area. Thank you.

  12. @pmarabante1 on January 13, 2025 at 9:24 pm

    Great video. We just moved here from San Diego, and looking forward to experiencing one of these trails!
    Which trail is the easiest and shortest that you’d recommend?

  13. @kaycali4912 on January 13, 2025 at 9:25 pm

    What month do you recommend?

  14. @intanbaharuddin2703 on January 13, 2025 at 9:28 pm

    ❤at the rate of 10 …what level of difficulty is the Eagle falls trail especially the rocky stairs?😊thanks l have knee problems & in my 50’s but, l love hiking & adventure😊❤

  15. @lindahaniff5489 on January 13, 2025 at 9:29 pm

    Hi Gabriella
    Thank you for all your postings. I very much enjoyed them. I never been to Lake a Tahoe before and after seeing your videos , have booked to be there this weekend.But looks like it s pretty bad weather there. Is it still bad? So sad if we need to cancel the trip..
    nevertheless, thank you for the great videos!!

  16. @allenennis8359 on January 13, 2025 at 9:32 pm

    Thanks so much for making this video! I’m currently in Carson City trying to get my brakes fixed but so looking forward to doing most all of these hikes in days to come.

  17. @juansactivelife2475 on January 13, 2025 at 9:33 pm

    Thanks for the videos, they were very helpfull and have plans to visit this August as part of our Aniversary celebration

  18. @Osobearrr on January 13, 2025 at 9:35 pm

    Hello, thank you so much for this video ! If I go to the lower eagles fail trail in August will there still be a waterfall running ?

  19. @tuantran-qt2dk on January 13, 2025 at 9:35 pm

    when you make a video about these place. please show us where exactly to park. Last time we tried to look for cave rock and monkey rock during the snow season, we could not find them, in the end we had to give up. thank you.

  20. @alivekicking5415 on January 13, 2025 at 9:36 pm

    ThankYOU SO MUCH for this video. Be there for the 1st time next week & looking forward on doing lots of hiking. Video saved me lots if wondering around & guessing on where to hike
    👍🤗

  21. @mariatoretta3625 on January 13, 2025 at 9:37 pm

    Is there an easy hike to view the sunrise in north Lake Tahoe? Love your videos!

  22. @californiahikingadventures2249 on January 13, 2025 at 9:41 pm

    I’ve done 12 out of 13 😃👍👏

  23. @angelogarciajr5356 on January 13, 2025 at 9:41 pm

    I am praying the fire stays east bound and doesnt head toward south Tahoe! Have you seen the mama bear with her 3 cubs swimming at Pope Beach? Stay safe

  24. @budchap on January 13, 2025 at 9:41 pm

    Great shots! Just recently went up to Maggie’s peak. So beautiful. Check out my vid if you get a chance 🙂 cheers

  25. @thericardodelgado on January 13, 2025 at 9:42 pm

    Can you swim in fallen leaf lake?

  26. @piero1203spec on January 13, 2025 at 9:44 pm

    I wish I can know the best camping spot around lake Tahoe too !! Thank you for your excellent trail listing!!

  27. @teutazoto8204 on January 13, 2025 at 9:47 pm

    I just watched your beautiful and very informative video about the 13 best hikes in Lake Tahoe. I will come in Lake Tahoe on the first week of this April with my 25 yr old son who like me likes to hike and I dont know what April weather will allow us to do from those hikes. Would you please tell me a little more about a usual April weather in Lake Tahoe and which trails are not covered by snow in April? Thank you

  28. @razmiks.9472 on January 13, 2025 at 9:49 pm

    Hi Gabriella. Great video.
    Do you know if there is any water at Cascade Falls now? Also, what’s the closest nice beach from the Heavenly Village? Is Baldwin Beach ok?

  29. @johndonnellan8894 on January 13, 2025 at 9:50 pm

    My hiking boots are fur lined also ! LOL

  30. @LH095 on January 13, 2025 at 9:52 pm

    If you don’t mind, I’d like to see the common areas of the many nice resorts in Lake Tahoe, particularly if it has a good view of the lake or architectural features. I’m not likely to drop massive $$$ on staying there, so videos of them will be a good substitute.

  31. @piercechan on January 13, 2025 at 9:52 pm

    Thank you! I watched so many of your videos before my recent trip to Tahoe and it was a tremendous help, the highlight was chickadee ridge, can’t believe it actually worked! Thanks so much!😊

  32. @midlifemom5829 on January 13, 2025 at 9:54 pm

    Was planning a trip there next week, but fires changed our plans 🙁

  33. @landriver1 on January 13, 2025 at 9:57 pm

    Stateline is my fave 👍

  34. @Mr.Paul_Revere on January 13, 2025 at 9:58 pm

    Have you ever noticed anything odd strange or even megalithic looking in Lake Tahoe? Ive been looking at some triaI and boulder climbing vids and it is suspicious. I just discovered Big Bear CA is a destroyed and obliterated ancient megalithic site.

  35. @sabrinaquek4850 on January 13, 2025 at 10:00 pm

    Would it be OK to hike the trails in sport shoes instead of hiking shoes?

  36. @Sonoma_Coast on January 13, 2025 at 10:01 pm

    Wow, so many spectacular views! Great camera work btw.

  37. @allans7281 on January 13, 2025 at 10:02 pm

    Fun video thanks for the suggestions
    I would like to see a review on the heavenly valley hike that takes you to I believe a waterfall
    Keep them coming Gabriella !!
    😊

  38. @aznsushi41 on January 13, 2025 at 10:03 pm

    which ones are dog friendly?

  39. @ggNotSuree on January 13, 2025 at 10:06 pm

    Hi 🙂 what area of Tahoe you live in? Or would like to live in? I’m looking at moving to Reno eventually. But if I can land a remote job, Tahoe itself seems very tempting

  40. @quinhonkc9683 on January 13, 2025 at 10:08 pm

    Beautiful 💙💙

  41. @GabriellaViola on January 13, 2025 at 10:08 pm

    Thank you so much for watching 13 Spectacular Hikes in Lake Tahoe! Let me know what your favorite hike is on the list in the comments. Here is the blog version of this video: https://www.gabriellaviola.com/post/12-spectacular-hikes-in-lake-tahoe-a-tahoe-transplant-s-guide

  42. @losdawg6265 on January 13, 2025 at 10:08 pm

    Lovely video! Heading to Lake Tahoe for the first time next month, and this will come in great hand!

  43. @wingemtubon751 on January 13, 2025 at 10:09 pm

    Which trail do you suggest for a senior citizen this last week of March? Thanks in advance.

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