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August 10, went out and back. The trail is very busy, dogs are allowed and hike in all shapes and sizes along with the people. The last leg of the ascent has two or three super windy sections. The wind is strong and icy, it makes it difficult to breathe. Apart from that, the climb is not that hard, the elevation is spread out and there are nice flat segments. The wild flowers are many, the meadows lush, the views in all directions. The parking lot was full at 9 AM, and the cars kept coming.
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Beautiful area. Good cardio. Ends at a pretty lake with fish jumping.
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This was the wildest single track trail these baby boomers (almost senior citizens) have riden! Amazing ride, technical, some NARROW spots, not for the faint of heart. We made it, take lots of water, start early.
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Great hike through the trees on a section of the PCT. lots of streams and 6 lakes for doggies. Met several through hikers. Not a lot of altitude change.
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Good views of desolation wilderness,granite chief wilderness, and lake tahoe. Mostly easy fire roads with some fun ohv jeep roads.
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Gentle hike on and off the PCT with great wildflower views. Drive to the Barker Pass trailhead for and extra gentle hike experience. Be prepared for mosquitos in some spots, and snow to mid summer possible. ATV and OHV trails in some spots but we didn’t see any vehicles on the trail this day.
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Most amazing place in the world to be and have the privilege to live
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First backpacking trip with Ben, Theo, and Josh Judice. Featured a full on bear encounter (black bear that we named “Clarice”) the first night, which cost is a day’s food.
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Lake Tahoe is the most beautiful place to paddleboard on ever
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This is an area not to miss in July for vast views and wild flowers. It has good trailheads and trails are well suited for the average hiker. You do need a four wheel drive vehicle to reach the trailhead. It is also reachable from the PCT.
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Bit of elevation, easy trails, gorgeous views. Lots of little micro climates.
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Good workout with great views. Did this in early July. Bears with cubs and mosquitoes around melting snow. Well worth it!
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Excellent trail between lower Kingsbury and Van Sickle Bi-State Park. Mostly follows contour line, with some switchbacks as you approach Van Sickle/Rim Trail Connector. Year round water along this trail, good tree coverage for much of it.
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Nice Springtime hike out of Genoa. I combined parts of the Genoa Trail Loop to the Eagle Ridge Trailhead. Temperature was pleasant and wind was light. Creek crossings were easy except for one and it had an improvised hand rail to assist in crossing the fastest running creek.
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The mountainous part is excellent. Waterfall (small) included. The lower (town) section is a silly addition.
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This is a short hike with a lot of vertical. 3.2 miles and 4000ft straight up. There is no trailhead and you have to park on the south side of 50 and run up the bank on the north side then pick up one of the several use trails going uphill. There are few views going up the canyon until you climb up onto the ridge at mile approx 2.5 and then the views are beautiful. North easterlies of 10-20mph had blown away the smoke from the deadly Camp fire and there was no indication of smoke or fire. The last 250 vertical is all big boulder Class 2, and does not work for dogs. Views on top were great. Big Lake Aloha below looked empty with just a few ponds. I was hoping for a way down there so I could make a one way out to Lake Echo next year but I guess that is not so easy. All told a good workout. Took me and my daughter 5 hours out and back.
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This hike offers fine views of South Shore and Lake Tahoe. On the day I hiked it the Fall color was everywhere. There were 3 small streams still running, even late in the season. This appears to be a popular trail; my hike was off-season and mid-week, yet I must have encountered 40 people on my way down. It is also used by mountain bikers.
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Nice little hike. We went up to Tamarack Lake. The trails are loaded with lots of loose rock. The loose rock terrain makes the hike a little more difficult then shown on a topo.
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End of hiking season cold and windy. This is a great day hike to Dicks Lake. Beautiful. I have been hiking here for +50 years.
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Chilly, but beautiful. For the most part an easy hike, the last .5 mile towards Lyons Lake was difficult. Amazing views, and spectacular fall colors.
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Fall colors of the aspens are beautiful. It was raining so no more dust! Trail conditions were amazing.
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The trail is quite dusty this time of year, but the views are spectacular. Be aware of cooler temperatures in the late afternoon/evening. At the peak, stay right on the single track to reach the true peak.
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A late start on Saturday. Ay 11 am the cars were parked way before the TH parking lot. License plates said Missouri, Vermont, Texas, Michigan! The trait was pretty busy, and the summit was CROWDED. This is the most crowded summit I've ever been to. Three weeks ago, on the Freel Peak, it was just me on the summit and on the trail... There are a few windy spots, and the summit was gusty. Good to see many dogs, provided the parents know what they do.Sept 22, all was pretty yellow and dry. On a weekend, it is a social event, solitude is not a tag for this one. Fully enjoyed it!
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3 hours to the top, about 2.5 hours back to the trail head. Pretty strenuous during the rocky portion. It was also extremely windy toward the top.
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Great view of Lake Tahoe from Picnic Rock, 8 miles round trip from the TRT on Hwy 267 near Brockway Summit~16,50’. Add 2 more miles to go to the Fire Lookout station near Martis Peak. Adds about another 300’.
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