Sierra Nevada
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The Sierra Nevada mountains are the premier mountain range in California. This page features hikes in the Sierra Nevada around Lake Tahoe.
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| Location: Northern Nevada/California (8 hrs from Vegas) | Time Zone: Pacific Time |
| Managed by: Various agencies | Ranger Station: Various |
| Elevation Range: 6,500 to 10,881 feet | Highest Peak: Freel Peak 10,881 feet |
| Camp Grounds: Yes | Backpacking: yes, permit required for most areas |
| Permits: Self issued for day hikes in Desolation Wilderness. Some areas do not require permits for day hikes. | |
| Best season: Summer | Entrance fee: No |
| Pets: Depends on the area | Bears: Yes |
| Special attractions: Lake Tahoe - the nation's largest and deepest alpine lake. | |
| Visitor Center: Lake Tahoe Visitor Center (530) 573-2674 | Water: Yes |
| Contact Information: Lake Tahoe Basin Management (530) 573-2600 | |
| Five wilderness areas are located in or near the Lake Tahoe Basin, with Desolation Wilderness being the most used wilderness area per acre in the United States. Mount Rose Wilderness is one of the nation's newest wilderness areas and is home to Mt. Rose, one of the most popular peaks in Nevada. The following map will help visualize the areas: Overview Map |
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Fallen Leaf $15 per night,
206 sites, water, restrooms, swimming. Trailers & motor homes up to
40' |
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Tahoe Pines: $22 to 28 per night,
60 sites, full hook-ups, disposal, water, showers, restrooms . No
trailers. |
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Tahoe Valley: $22 - $30 per night, 415 sites,
full hook-ups, disposal, water, showers, restrooms, swimming |
| Trail | Distance | Elevation Gain | Trailhead |
| Cascade Creek Falls | 1.5 miles | none | Bayview Campground |
| Mt. Rose | 11.2 miles | 2,000 feet | Thomas Creek road |
| Mt. Tallac | 10.6 miles | 3,275 feet | Tallac Trailhead road |
| Peak 9091 | 7 miles | 2,700 feet | Bayview Campground |
| Thomas Creek | 8.4 miles | 1000 feet | Thomas Creek road |
