Lake Tahoe Travel Information

A Boarder (and Skier) Town: South Lake Tahoe Attractions on this trip include: Lake Tahoe Visitor Center, Emerald Bay / Vikingsholm, Heavenly Valley, casinos, and Lake cruises. This chapter from the DayTrips series describes many fascinating, ex... South Lake Tahoe, CA

D.L. Bliss State Park Campground Lake Tahoe, the queen of California lakes, faces a mountain of woes—population and pollution threaten the lake’s natural beauty—but if you come to D. L. Bliss State Park and hike down the Rubicon Trai... South Lake Tahoe, CA

Ehrman Mansion San Francisco banker and businessman Isaias W. Hellman built his family a summer home on the western shore of Lake Tahoe in 1903, on what eventually would become a nearly 2000-acre estate. Known by an... Tahoma Meadows, CA

Eldorado National Forest Area Campgrounds The Eldorado National Forest is the main feature of this area, with its 4 rivers, 170 lakes, and 400 miles of trails for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. The Carson National Scenic Byway wind... South Lake Tahoe, CA

Heavenly Ski Resort It was the sight of Lake Tahoe that prompted Mark Twain to write, “I thought it must surely be the fairest picture the whole earth affords.” Heavenly Ski Resort is the largest of the ski areas that su... South Lake Tahoe, CA

Other Activities

• Lake Tahoe Area Ski Resorts and Ski Areas
• Lake Tahoe Area Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Sacramento Area Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Trips from Las Vegas (in Nevada) Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Lake Tahoe Area of California Ski Resorts and Ski Areas
• Reno & Lake Tahoe Area Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Sierra Nevada Mountains Family Vacations and Getaways
• Las Vegas Area Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Northern Sierra Nevada Campgrounds and Camping Trips
• Lake Tahoe Region of California Campgrounds and Camping Trips

Power Line Loop Trail (Distance: 1.9 mi) Get out of town quickly with this ride along the edge of South Lake Tahoe. Smooth singletrack follows the contours at the base of the mountains rising above Heavenly Valley. There are no long climbs, ...

South Lake Tahoe, CA - Mountain Biking - length:15 mi

Cold Creek Loop Trail (Distance: 2.6 mi) The lower Cold Creek Trail is a popular and easily accessible ride out of South Lake Tahoe. It begins with a ride up the graded High Meadow Road. After less than 2 miles, the loop segment crosses Cold...

South Lake Tahoe, CA - Mountain Biking - length:3.8 mi

Angora Lakes (Distance: 3.2 mi) This is a fun ride, especially if you are staying in the Fallen Leaf or Camp Richardson areas. You can start right from your campsite. You'll travel past several lakes and you'll get some great view...

South Lake Tahoe, CA - Mountain Biking - length:8 mi

Angora Lakes Out-and-Back Trail (Distance: 3.3 mi) Warm up with a bit of singletrack along Fallen Leaf Road before the long, steady climb up Angora Ridge. A lookout on the ridge offers dramatic views of Fallen Leaf Lake, Mount Tallac, and Lake Tahoe o...

South Lake Tahoe, CA - Mountain Biking - length:10.1 mi

Angora Lakes Road (Distance: 3.4 mi) This short easy trail is a popular trip for visitors staying near South Lake Tahoe. The graded dirt and paved road, known as Angora Ridge Road, is suitable for passenger vehicles and passes a variety ...

South Lake Tahoe, CA - Off-Highway Drives - length:2.8 mi

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Bijou Bijou Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2002 yards, par 32 1.5 miles from center of Lake Tahoe

Edgewood Tahoe Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Public, 18 holes 7532 yards, par 72 3.1 miles from center of Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6685 yards, par 71 4.0 miles from center of Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Paradise Tahoe Paradise Golf Course Public, 18 holes 4028 yards, par 66 5.4 miles from center of Lake Tahoe

Glenbrook Glenbrook Golf Course Private Equity, 9 holes 2715 yards, par 35 8.1 miles from center of Lake Tahoe

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