Top Trails: Lake Tahoe: 59 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

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Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of the Lake Tahoe area through 59 incomparable hikes.

Lake Tahoe, the jewel of the Sierra Nevada, holds magic for anyone wishing to explore its surroundings on foot: the splendid backcountry on the north side; the sedate western side; the picturesque and popular areas on the south side, including Desolation Wilderness and D. L. Bliss and Emerald Bay State Parks; and the relatively undeveloped eastern side.

Follow award-winning author Mike White into some of the most awe-inspiring terrain on Earth. Top Trails: Lake Tahoe describes 59 cant-miss routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists. From an easy 2-mile amble along lakeshore cliffs to an overnight trek on the crest of the Carson Range, youll experience the best of this beautiful region in eastern California and western Nevada. Explore the famed Rubicon Trail, Donner Pass, highlights of the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, and more.

Inside youll find:

• Key at-a-glance information, such as trail length, difficulty, and facilities
• GPS-based trail maps and elevation profiles
• Easy-to-follow dont get lost milestones for every hike
• Expert trail commentary
• Trail-usage chart and top-rated-trails section to help you quickly choose your perfect route

Whether youre looking for a scenic stroll to entertain the kids or a challenging full-day adventure, theres a path for you near Lake Tahoe. For readers ready to hit the trail, this is the guide to have, and for armchair travelers, its 59 journeys into wonder.

Author Bio

Mike White was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He learned to hike, backpack, and climb in the Cascade Mountains, and he honed his outdoor skills further while obtaining a bachelors degree from Seattle Pacific University.

After college, Mike and his wife, Robin, relocated to the Nevada desert, where he was drawn to the majesty of the High Sierra. In the early 1990s, Mike began writing about the outdoors, expanding the third edition of Luther Linkharts The Trinity Alps for Wilderness Press. His first solo project was Nevada Wilderness Areas and Great Basin National Park. Many more titles for Wilderness followed, including the Snowshoe Trails series; books about Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Lassen national parks; Backpacking Nevada; Top Trails: Northern Californias Redwood Coast; Best Backpacking Trips in California and Nevada; Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico; 50 of the Best Strolls, Walks, and Hikes Around Reno; and Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe. Two of his books, Top Trails: Lake Tahoe and 50 Classic Hikes in Nevada, have won national awards. Mike has also contributed to the award-winning Wilderness Press classics Sierra South and Sierra North, as well as Backpacking California.

In addition to his books, Mike has written for Sunset, Backpacker, and the Reno Gazette-Journal. A community college instructor, Mike is a featured speaker for outdoors groups. He and Robin live in Reno, and his two sons, David and Stephen, live in the area as well.