Tahoe Local’s “Easy-Mode” Trail Guide 🥾

1️⃣ Round Hill Pines Beach Trail A bit of climbing, but the views from the top—both north and south—are absolutely worth it! 🏔️ Less crowded than Nevada Beach, and perfect for a panoramic sight of the shore. 2️⃣ Emerald Bay Lookout If you’re low on energy, just enjoy the views and photos from the lookout point 📸. Going all the way down to the bay doesn’t offer better views—just a more immersive (and tiring!) experience. 3️⃣ Cave Rock Trail Almost zero elevation gain if you don’t go all the way up. A super easy and gorgeous little walk with classic lake views 🪨💙. 4️⃣ Keys Beach A local secret 🗝️—a marsh and beach area rarely visited by tourists. Dog-friendly 🐾, extra beautiful in fall and winter, and great for snow walks! 5️⃣ Lam Watah Nature Trail Connects meadows to Nevada Beach. Another stunning—and easy—trail that shines in autumn and winter ❄️🍂. Also snow-friendly! 6️⃣ East Shore Trail & Monkey Rock The East Shore Trail is flat and paved—super easy 🚶‍♀️. For a bit more climb with big rewards, try Monkey Rock 🐒—it offers one of the best elevated views of the eastern shore! 7️⃣ Van Sickle Bi-State Park A medium-difficulty option with trails that are sunny in summer ☀️—but not technically hard. Hike up to Scenic Rock for awesome lake views. Saves you the cost of a gondola ride! In a nutshell: Flat & Lake Views: Emerald Bay Lookout / Cave Rock / East Shore Trail Moderate Climb + Views: Round Hill / Monkey Rock / Van Sickle Fall Foliage & Snow Walks: Keys Beach / Lam Watah Nature Trail Ready for a challenge? Go tackle Mount Tallac. 😇⛰️ #California #Hiking #LakeTahoe #BayArea #EasyTrails #BeginnerFriendly #NatureWalks