Short and steep, to a great view
AllTrails shows this hike as pink (steep) all the way up. It really wasn’t crazy steep until near the top. …
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All logged hikes for the Lake Tahoe challenge.
Oh Maggie . . Think I’ve Got Something to Say to You . . .
5.61 miles, 1821 elevation gain This was the second peak our group from the Bay Area tackled during our 7-day…
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Mount Rose
The trailhead is over 2 hours from my house, so I started later than I would prefer, at 9:30 am.…
Read More » Meadows and Crags to Castle Peak
Lollipop loop hike that started in meadows full of mule ears, and headed steeply uphill to the craggy Castle Peak. …
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Getting Started with Castle Peak
9.1 miles, 2313′ elevation gain Our group headed from the Bay Area to Lake Tahoe to hike the six peaks…
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Mt. Rose First Timer
Ample parking at the summit rest stop. Late start for me at 7:30, but the weather was absolutely perfect. Two…
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Mt. Rose
We started early, so that we could beat the afternoon thunderstorms. Weather was perfect! It was a very enjoyable hike.…
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Racing the Sun
Stayed at a bunkhouse in Truckee to get an early start the next morning. Had four fitful hours in and…
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Maggie’s Peak, Eagle Lake, and Granite Lake Loop
Great hike! Shade available throughout. There were plenty of other hikers, but the trail never felt crowded. We didn’t, but…
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PCT – Donner High Route to Tinker Knob
This may be my favorite Tahoe trail so far. It felt great to be at a cool 8000’ while the…
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