The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Tahoe City, California (CA)

April 25, 2022 Alida England

Tahoe City (formerly, Tahoe) is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. Tahoe City is located on Lake Tahoe, 14 miles (22.5 km) southeast of Donner Pass. It lies at an elevation of 6250 feet (1905 m).
Restaurants in Tahoe City

1. North Tahoe Regional Park

6600 Donner Road, Tahoe City, CA 94618 +1 530-546-4212 http://northtahoeparks.com/
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

North Tahoe Regional Park

2. Truckee River Bike Trail

Tahoe City, CA +1 530-583-3356 http://willardsportshop.com
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Truckee River Bike Trail

Reviewed By 33colettef

Not too challenging, and good for the entire family. Great way to bike from Squaw into town, have lunch, visit Commons beach and bike back again.

3. Stateline Lookout

Tahoe City, CA
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
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Poor
6%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Stateline Lookout

4. Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads

Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA
Excellent
64%
Good
32%
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Poor
4%
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads

Part of the Tahoe Rim Trail and running 18.5 miles north to Brockway Summit.

5. Eagle Falls Trail

Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA 96150 +1 530-525-9530 http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/eagle-rock-trail--2
Excellent
70%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 304 reviews

Eagle Falls Trail

A beautiful and well-marked trail.

Reviewed By MelissaG832 - Santa Barbara, United States

This hike is about 2 miles if you just go to the lake and back, which is what I did with my 10-year-old lab. Good dog-friendly hike where other dog-owners mostly kept their dogs on leashes as well. Some of the stone steps are a little high so you might need to pick your dog up if you have a small one but otherwise pretty straightforward. Weekends are impossible to park and we had to come back during the week and early in the morning to get a spot. Beautiful hike with great views, interesting terrain, and a amazing lake at the end.

6. Alpine Meadows

2600 Alpine Meadows Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96146-9854 +1 800-403-0206 http://www.skialpine.com/
Excellent
61%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 151 reviews

Alpine Meadows

Intermediate and advanced skiers and riders will most enjoy this resort, known for its especially long season.

Reviewed By Kaydfw888 - Dallas, United States

Beautiful ski area. Designed for the more advanced skier - lots of blues and black runs. Only 2-3 green runs. This is not a large resort - much smaller than neighboring Squaw Valley but really nice. We enjoyed our day here a lot. Great views of Lake Tahoe from the top of the Lakeview lift.

7. Granlibakken Ski and Sled Area

725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145 +1 530-583-4242 [email protected] http://granlibakken.com/ski-board-sled-hill/
Excellent
65%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Granlibakken Ski and Sled Area

The area's oldest ski resort is a perfect choice for families with children and beginners looking to learn to ski or snowboard, in a low-pressure, intimate setting. Our ski rental shop offers ski, snowboard, x-country ski and snowshoe rentals. All sledding tickets must be purchased online, and include the use of a sledding saucer. Sledding sessions last 90 minutes, with 30 minutes between sessions to clear the hill. The time blocks are 8:30 am to 10:00 am, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, and 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. All sledding tickets must be purchased online. Kids under the age of 3 sled for free. Lodging guests receive 50% off of sledding and ski lift tickets. X-country and snowshoe trails lead off of the base of the ski hill to beautiful Paige Meadows.

Reviewed By Lovef1906 - San Jose, United States

My family and I were on vacation in Kings Beach and we went to Granlibakken for Ski lessons for the girls (5 & 8) and sledding. Granlibakken is relatively small with one ski run, 2 hills for sledding, and a snow play area. Since it was Covid times they were limiting the number of people so it was important to make reservations for any of the activities in advance. They do a great job with sending reminder e-mails in advance with everything you need to know. Also it is important to arrive at least 45 minutes to 1 hour early for lessons so that you can get fitted with all the necessary gear. The ski instructor for the girls (JB) was awesome. He was enthusiastic and kept the kids motivated to continue even when they got a little tired. By the end of the day, they were both proud of themselves for all they had accomplished. The ski lessons here were also MUCH less expensive than the surrounding ski resorts. The sledding was a blast for the family. There is a kiddie hill and a longer steeper hill. We ended up sledding for 2 days because we had so much fun. I highly recommend it as a great place for kids lessons and sledding.

8. Commons Beach Park

400 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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3%
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Commons Beach Park

Reviewed By LorettaGo - Modesto, United States

Commons Beach Park is a lovely gem on Lake Tahoe. Free parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis. The park has plenty of grassy areas, picnic tables and playground equipment, and the beach is clean and inviting. Great place to spend time with family and friends.

9. Skylandia Park

90 Aspen Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Excellent
50%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Skylandia Park

10. Burton Creek State Park

Village Road off Highway 28, Tahoe City, CA 96145 +1 530-525-7232 http://www.stateparks.com/burton_creek_state_park_in_california.html
Excellent
25%
Good
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Burton Creek State Park

Reviewed By teastravelography

The trails for hiking and mountain biking are excellent. Some steep climbs, be prepared, worth the effort. Beautiful woods and views of the lake once you get on up there.

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