Tahoe Snowshoe Hike: Half-Day Forest Adventure
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14 Ratings
Tahoe City
Embark on a half-day snowshoe hike in Tahoe National Forest, surrounded by stunning scenery of Alpine Meadows and the Sierra Crest. Explore a private trail and enjoy an immersive experience in this sparsely populated zone.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 2450 River Rd - Join us on a half-day guided snowshoeing trip through Lake Tahoe National Forest. On this winter snowshoe hike, we will be hiking with snowshoes, immersing ourselves in the forest on a homemade secluded winter trail. The terrain climbs 800 feet up the mountain in elevation to one of our favorite views and our halfway mark, Pauly’s Point which overlooks world-renowned ski resorts of Alpine Meadows and Palisades Tahoe. Snowshoeing to the Palisades Tahoe overlook is quite an accomplishment and usually takes about 1 - 1.5 hours of hiking through the Sierra Nevada Mountain landscape. Once to the top, your Snowshoe Tahoe guide will have a variety of snacks to pass around. Snacks, photo opportunities, and conversations about the history and surrounding area are enjoyed as we take a break enjoying the Palisades Tahoe and Sierra Nevada scenery. High snowy alpine meadows are meandered through as our snowshoeing adventure continues down the mountain, completing a loop as we reach the end.
Due to the seclusion and private snowshoe trail, seeing another person is highly unlikely. So, step off the beaten path and allow us to show you a true mountain outing you won’t surely forget.
What's Included
- Snowshoe rental included
- Snowshoeing poles provided
Additional Information
This journey unfolds amidst the greenery of the Tahoe National Forest, conveniently situated just minutes away from Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows. We traverse a private trail through the forest to reach one of our most beloved scenic outlooks. As we hike, we soak in the breathtaking views of Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, and the Sierra Crest. This less crowded area affords an uninterrupted, immersive interaction with nature.
Location
2456 River Rd
River Road
2456 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145.
The meeting location of this hike takes place between Alpine Meadows rd and Olympic Valley rd at a private pullout.
The turnout is easily missed on the busy highway. Use Blinkers early and pull in with caution.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Joyce_o
Apr 15, 2024
Great Tahoe Excursion - Seth was a wonderful guide. We had a group of 4 and he accommodated our tour to allow us to enjoy the time out in nature.
Highly recommend this tour!
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Tysonk378
Mar 24, 2024
Snowshoe with beautiful views - This was my first time snowshoeing and very enjoyable. The tour guides made it even more memorable. Highly recommend and enjoy the scenery and beautiful views as we did!
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Seaside258963
Feb 20, 2024
Great experience. - My first experience snowshoeing and it was great! Beautiful views, peaceful forest and very knowledgeable and personable guide who let me set the pace. Overall I highly recommend.
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Paul_j
Feb 18, 2024
This experience gave me a... - This experience gave me a chance to get close to the winter wild. The walking pace was calm and the guide consistently checked our status. He also introduced fun facts throughout the hike.
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Robdwg500
Feb 16, 2024
Doesn’t cost an arm and a leg - What a great experience! My wife and I love to adventure and try new things. We never snowshoed before and thought we would give it a try. Paul was amazing! Rusty and Brooke (Pauls pups) joined us and it was such fun having them join along. The half day (3 hour) trip was perfect. If you’re in the area and looking for something adventurous to do that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, I highly recommend Snowshoe Tahoe.
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Rose_b
Feb 3, 2024
Great time - This was our first time snowshoeing. We had a great time. Our guide was wonderful and we really enjoyed the beautiful views.
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Fernando_r
Jan 23, 2024
Traveler45 - We had an awesome experience, our tour guide from snowshoe Tahoe did a great job, very friendly and professional! Would definitely do a tour with him again
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Ashley_m
Jan 13, 2024
Amazing experience - My fiance and I did the half day snow shoeing hike and it was amazing the sites and scenery our guide Paul was amazing we were running late and he accommodated us it was a fun experience we did the full 3 hours one of the best things in Tahoe to do if your outdoorsy
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Marisa_g
Dec 30, 2023
Great experience, unique and natural!! - BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Our family had the best experience, we even brought our dog. Paul was a great, he showed us the best spots in the area and made sure we enjoyed every second of the hike. I definitely recommend this experience!!!
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Ben_l
Mar 16, 2023
Great Tour Guide and Peaceful Hike - The tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and ensured everyone was able to keep up. The area that we snowshoed was packed down by the tour guide with a snow mobile the day before so it made the path much easier to get across. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in snowshoeing whether it be for the first time or for the 100th.
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