Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals – Hiking Tahoe is not just about skiing. Our North Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals guests can discover the serenity of hiking through the area's natural beauty. There are hikes available for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts. Bring the right clothes and lots of water, then prepare yourself for the best hiking available for North Lake Tahoe vacation rentals guests.

Shirley Lake Enjoy a hike with a scenic route of gorgeous waterfalls and canyon boulders. Take the tram at Squaw Valley up to High Camp and hike down, or vice versa. The trail begins at the end of Squaw Creek Road, next to the cable-car building. It's a 4-mile hike, easy to moderate in difficulty, with some steep sections.

Eagle Falls / Eagle Lake Eagle Falls or Eagle Lake is a beautiful, short hike of about 2 miles round trip. Our North Lake Tahoe vacation rentals guests need to register and get a permit before exploring the area that includes steep and flat terrain as well as an exquisitely beautiful steel footbridge at Eagle Falls.

Tahoe Rim Trail Explore all 8 segments of its 165 mile path. Forming a loop around Lake Tahoe that encompasses peak heights, calm meadows, and dizzying vistas, this trail is truly one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Lake. Camping is permitted within 300 feet of the trail in every area except Tunnel Creek to Spooner Summit in the Nevada State Park section of the trail (two designated campgrounds are available in that section). Campfires are prohibited, although portable camp stoves are allowed with permit.

Pacific Crest Trail The Pacific Crest Trail crosses all 5 forest jurisdictions in the region and is a great option for both day-hikes and extended backcountry trips alike. Permits are not required on the trail itself, but may be necessary to pass through certain wilderness areas. Visit www.pcta.org for more information about the trail.

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