Van Sickle State Park Trailhead — Attraction in South Lake Tahoe

Visited: 6/8/2024 - The Tahoe Rim Trail offers three distinct trails for varying hiking preferences. The first trail leads to a "Scenic Overlook" and takes just 15 minutes; simply follow the trail until you reach the Vista sign. This is ideal for those who prefer shorter hikes.

The second trail leads to a "Waterfall" and takes approximately 40 minutes to hike. It offers a refreshing destination for hikers interested in a moderate trek.

The third trail, the full "Tahoe Rim Trail", is a longer 2.5-hour hike suitable for more experienced hikers seeking an extended adventure. This trail is renowned for its beautiful trees, the melodious sounds of birds, and ample shade, making it particularly enjoyable during the summer months.

When hiking any of these trails, it's essential to wear suitable shoes, bring a water bottle for hydration, and wear comfortable clothing. Along the way, you'll also encounter large...

Beautiful views and not as difficult to bike as I expected. Only climbed about 1200ft though, because of snow, traction became to poor without studded tires. Also if one is going to bike this trail I would recommend a bike with better clearance than the Santa Cruz 5010 that I rented. There are a number of stone stairs that the bike bottomed out on while climbing that would have been fine on my downhill bike. Would love to come back and bike this trail free of snow on...

Absolutely gorgeous views and a great hike. With breaks, our 7yr old made it to the waterfall. There are picnic areas and bathrooms, at the parking lot. It was very clean. Not a lot of people when we went so it was very peaceful. Definitely worth the hike. All together, we spent about 3hrs on the trail. Hiking, breaks, and looking at the views. Saw chipmunks, blue Jay's, and even a rabbit. It was snowing a bit when we started. It made it even...