Summer Activities:
www.tahoe-rnr.com

Horse Riding  -
Northstar, Squaw Valley

Water sports
Parasail in TahoeParasail operators -
Lake Tahoe Parasailing, (530) 583-7245, www.northtahoewatersportsinc.com,
North Shore Parasailing, (530) 546-7698, www.tahoeparasailing.com;
North Tahoe Watersports, (530) 546-9253;
Action Watersports, with two area locations, (530) 544-5387, www.action-watersports.com;
Ski Run Boat Co., (530) 544-0200, www.tahoesports.com/parasailing.htm;
Zephyr Cove Marina, (775) 588-3530, www.zephyrcove.com;
Round Hill Pines Marina, (775) 588-3055, www.rhpbeach.com;

Kayaking
Kings Beach State Recreation Area: This put-in gives you access to Agate and Carnelian Bays as well as the picturesque point at the stateline between California and Nevada.
Tahoe State Recreation Area: Just east of Tahoe City on Highway 28, this area offers easy put-in/take-out for a small day use fee. From here you can paddle south along private shoreline with expensive homes or northeast past both private and public beaches.
The exclusive community of Incline Village has one beach where commoners can gain access to Lake Tahoe, including paddleheads. The Incline Beach along Lakeshore Drive gives you access to the lake where you can gawk at the multi-million dollar homes along this stretch of shoreline. You can also make your way towards Sand Harbor along the shoreline of the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.

Tahoe Paddle and Oar, 8299 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA. (530)581-3029
Enviro-Rents, 6873 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe Vista, CA. (530)582-4510

Mountain Biking
 Mt. Rose to Tunnel Creek (Intermediate): This is a fantastic ride from Mt. Rose to Tunnel Creek and is a natural extention of the famous Flume Trail. Distance: 7.7 miles. Elevation change: +850 feet / -1680 feet
Paige Meadow (Beginner): A good beginner riding area with lots of different trails, not too much climbing, but definitely mountain biking! Distance: From 4 to 12 miles. Elevation change: From +/- 650 to +/- 1000 feet.
Burton Creek Area (Intermediate): A good area for a quick ride. Lots of trails, some good single track, lots of logging road. A little hard to navigate! Distance: From a few miles to over 10. Elevation change: from +/- 800 to +/- 1500.
Hole in the Ground (Advanced): A north shore gem! Teriffic single track, well maintained, exciting downhills and moderate climbing plus great scenery! What a ride! Distance: 17 miles one-way. Elevation change: +/- 2080 feet.

Rock Climbing
Donner Summit: Located along old Highway 40 at Donner Summit, this area offers hundreds of climbs spread over many rock outcrops. This area could keep a motivated climber busy for a long time!
90 Foot Wall: This often crowded crag offers steep top-roping close to South Shore for afternoon workouts. It's a great place to get pumped and meet other climbers. Routes range from 5.7 to .11b with everything in between.


Hiking -
Paige Meadow (Beginner): A nice day hiking area close to Tahoe City that leads to a large meadow.
Cascade Falls (Beginner): This mostly flat trail takes you out to Cascade Falls overlooking Cascade Lake with Lake Tahoe in the background. At less than a mile, this is another good choice for families with older adults or young children. This hike is located across from the Emerald Bay lookout at then end of the Bayview Campground. Distance: 2 miles round trip. Elevation change: +/- 150 feet.
Granite Lk/Maggies Pk (Intermediate): This trail starts at the Bayview Campground like the Cascade Falls hike, but heads steeply uphill along a trail with many switch-backs. Your effort is rewarded with beautiful Granite Lake, a small glacial lake at the foot of Maggies Peaks. Along the way, you get fine views of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe. If you have the energy and time, you can continue up to one of Maggies Peaks. The south peak is the easiest hike and gives grand views of Tallac, Cascade Canyon, Lake Tahoe, Cascade Lake, and Emerald Bay. Distance: To Granite Lake: 2 miles round trip. To Maggies Peak (south): 4 miles round trip. Elevation change: Granite: 880 feet. Maggies Peak: 1900 feet.
Snow/Azure Lake (Advanced): An off-trail hike requiring some back country travel skills, but rewarding the intrepid with pristine Snow and/or Azure Lake, both of which define stunning glacial lakes. The hike is varied and interesting and can be combined with the Granite/Maggies Peak route to make a loop. Distance: 5 - 8 miles. Elevation change: 1150 to 1750 feet.
Bliss Rubicon Trail (Beginner): A very fine trail for families with terrific Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay views. There are no big hills to climb and you can either shuttle a car between Bliss State Park and Emerald Bay or hike out for a bit and then back. Distance: 4.5 miles one-way. Elevation change: +/- 200 feet.


National Forest:
Dog restrictions are regulated by each county. However the US Forest Service does not enforce county regulations. The US Forest Service requires that dogs must be under owner control. Dog owner will be cited if the dog is harassing wildlife or has bitten or injured a human.Remember to pack extra water and even a snack for your dog when they accompany you on a hike or ride. If you would like to check with the counties on the specific county ordinance, please contact them yourself:
El Dorado County 530-577-1766
Placer County 530-546-4260
Washoe County 775-832-4107
Carson City 775-887-2171
Douglas County 775-782-9935
Alpine County 530-694-2231