Lake Tahoe-Hike Year Round With a Local

Join a local guide for a 2-mile hike to stunning Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe views. Perfect for all ages and abilities, year-round.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • XW27+GM Emerald Bay - Lake Tahoe is a renowned destination celebrated for its stunning blue and turquoise waters, encircled by majestic snow-capped mountains. This brief 2-mile (3.2 kilometers) hike leads to a scenic lookout point above Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe. Hikers will enjoy breathtaking views of Emerald Bay, Desolation Wilderness, Mt. Tallac, and a panoramic 360-degree view of the Lake Tahoe basin.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Photos of guests during the hike
Additional Information

I would love to be your Tahoe local friend and lead you on a 2 mile hike to a beautiful overlook of Emerald Bay and the ENTIRE Lake Tahoe basin. In my 25 years of living here, I have explored many of the trails and much of shoreline around Tahoe and this vantage point is one of my favorites. Also available for the sunrise, sunset, and/or moonrise! Great…

Location
XW27+GM Emerald Bay
Park on the side of HWY 89, right outside the entrance to Upper Eagle Point Campground. It is free parking and there is usually 10-15 parking spots available.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Teni
Dec 1, 2025
Great Experience - This was a wonderful experience and truly worth it. It was my first time in Tahoe, and I really wanted to enjoy the nature. Jen met us at the designated spots, guided us on a beautiful hike, stopped at lookout points with amazing views, took so many good pictures, and took us down a trail to the lake. Beautiful, breathtaking nature! She brought mini picnic snacks and hot chocolate, which were perfect in the cold weather. She was also very knowledgeable about the lake’s geography and history. I would absolutely recommend this experience and would book again.
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Kimber
Nov 2, 2025
A must thing to do when visiting South Lake Tahoe! - This was amazing!! So well planned, catering to our skill and taking our pictures for us!! She had a small picnic for us!!
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Marybeth_j
Oct 26, 2025
Great hike at Emerald Bay - Had a great hike with Jen. She has a wealth of knowledge about the area. Jen was very accommodating as rain was in the forecast the day of our hike. We were able to reschedule the next day. Highly recommend this hike.
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Nicole_o
Oct 23, 2025
Jen was wonderful! - Our guided tour was amazing! Jen was very personable and knowledgeable of the area. And the scenery? SPECTACULAR! Marked off my bucket list. 🫶🤔👍
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Rhonda_s
Sep 23, 2025
Amazing hike! - Perfect hike. Jen was an amazing guide. She was knowledgeable of the area and very friendly. She took amazing pictures along the way and shared with us. Very enjoyable day
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Cecelia_w
Sep 7, 2025
My family and I had such... - My family and I had such a wonderful time hiking with Jen down to Emerald Bay. The trail itself was beautiful, with breathtaking views that made every step worthwhile. This wonderful experience was captured by Jen as she took several special photos so we could enjoy the moment. When we reached the bay, we enjoyed fresh fruit, nuts, and homemade lemonade that was absolutely refreshing! It was such a simple but perfect touch that made the whole outing feel both relaxing and memorable. Overall, it was a truly great experience—beautiful scenery, great company, and the kind of little details made the hike unforgettable.
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Kathryn_b
Sep 5, 2025
Terrific local guide.... - Terrific local guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and attentive to hikers needs. Also provided delicious snacks: lemonade, trail mix and fresh strawberries. Gave us a great list of local places to visit. We visited Falling Leaf Lake, which is gorgeous! A must see. Hire this guide!!
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Theresa_m
Aug 21, 2025
Great experience hiking... - Great experience hiking with Jen! Knowledgeable of the area and took photos for us! Appreciate this! Thank you!!
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Peggy_m
Aug 11, 2025
A safe yet challenging walk with exceptional views given by a top-notch guide - Jenn is an exceptional guide. She knows the area extremely well and was a font of information about the botany found on our walk as well as the history of the general area. She provided a very tasty and fresh snack. Jenn is a very happy and physically fit individual who clearly loves her job. I would highly recommend this hike.
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Robert_s
Aug 9, 2025
Hike with Jen - This was a great opportunity to get some exercise and see some beautiful scenery at the same time It was a special treat to have some fresh lemonade and snacks
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From $59
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).