There are several good hiking trails to explore all along South Lake Tahoe. Some are highlighted below:

1) Lam Watah Nature Trail. A 2.8 mile back trail located near Stateline, Nevada that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

2) Rainbow Trail. 0.7-mile loop trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

3) Vikingsholm Trail. 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. Dogs aren't allowed on this trail. This is a moderate, dirt and paved road hike (with about a 400-foot elevation change) from the parking lot to bottom of Emerald Bay, but be prepared to hike back up. Parking fills up early so parking on the road may be necessary.

4) Cascade Falls Trail. 1.3-mile out-and-back trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

5) Eagle Lake Trail. 1.8-mile out-and-back trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. This route is short and easy enough for the whole family. There is something for everyone here; waterfalls, creeks, lakes, granite peaks, and lush vegetation. Keep in mind that the trail is rocky in sections and there are some steep stairs to ascend and descend.

Grab a coffee and stroll through some shops at Heavenly Village located near the Nevada state line and at the base of the Heavenly Gondola. There are 40 shops, 10 restaurants/cafes, a cinema, live theater and even an outdoor ice skating rink that opens in October.

Stop by Anderson’s Bike Rental and and cruise through the forest on the Pope-Baldwin bike path. Anderson’s is located near the start of the Pope-Baldwin bike path and offers a variety of bike styles.

Rated as one of Golf Digest’s top public golf courses, Edgewood's 2025 Green Fee rates are available, and the course will reopen in May 2025. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is open to the public. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course partners with Ship Sticks to offer traveling guests a seamless shipping service to and from the resort. All bags will be delivered to the Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe and held in storage until your arrival.

Who doesn't love a scenic autumn drive? HWY 89, a.k.a Emerald Bay Road, is the perfect road for just that. It will take you about 2 1/2 hours to complete the entire Lake Tahoe loop but may take longer depending on how many selfie stops you include.

No reservation is needed to play mini golf or 1-2 Putt. Walk-ins welcome. Mini-Golf is $18 / per person per round. Get UNLIMITED games for only $29 / person. 21+ after 7pm. CA Health Guidelines do not allow pets INSIDE of the restaurant. Do allow well-trained dogs on the patio, on-leash.