Pyramid Creek Trailhead via Horsetail Falls — Attraction in South Lake Tahoe

What an awesome trail! If you are looking for a moderate hike that can be pushed to difficult if you want to, this is a great call. Beautiful water with some pools you can take a dip in, and great views.

Trailhead off Hwy 50 costs 10 for the car I think. It may be 5. There are bathrooms and a potable water spout for filling water bottles. It comes out fast. Very convenient. Trail is sparingly marked, so if you care about staying on trail, pay close attention. You can miss it easily. Because the destination is clearly visible most places, and the water will lead you there, the trail is not super necessary, as long as you are capable of off trail hiking.

Please be responsible and self register at the backcountry permit stand. It costs you nothing to just put your name and party info down for the day hike, and it matters. Not only does it protect you in case of emergency, but it helps protect our beautiful parks, because reporting your use helps secure funding and protective legislation for our public lands. Cast a vote by getting...

The trail isn't much of a trail as it is a scramble. Despite the fact that I saw dozens of people here, what route to take was never clear. The first section had a few false starts, then there was a very steep climb up a granite face, and eventually a level hike into the woods. I came in expecting a little roadside hike, but this is not that. If you're in reasonable shape it's no big deal, but it is fairly difficult.

However, the stop was worth it for the waterfall. Horsetail Falls is huge and very impressive. A lot of people stop at the lower falls, while others climb the sheer granite cliff to get up to the lakes. I stopped about halfway up the face. It can be dangerous there unless you know what you're doing, and stopping at the lower part of the falls is nice enough. Climbing higher up rewards you with better and better views...

One of my favorite hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Half the trail is marked (loop that takes you along the creek), then the second half you enter the Desolation Wilderness. Make sure to fill out the day permit for yourself/group when you're entering the Desolation Wilderness. There's a path that people follow but then it becomes a little bit more free form as you scale the rocks and make your way to the top. Once you get up top there are a number of beautiful little lakes that you can enjoy if you have time. Early in the season you'll get snow up top so be prepared for that. Dogs are allowed, just make sure to pick up after them and that they're respectful to the other dogs on the trail too. They recently installed a parking machine so paying the fee is super...