Читать книгу Top Trails: Lake Tahoe. Must-Do Hikes for Everyone онлайн

38 страница из 62

Maps of the north Tahoe region are available at U.S. Forest Service ranger stations in Nevada City, Grass Valley, Sierraville, Truckee, Sparks, and Carson City. The best maps for trail use are the USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangles. Specific maps for the trails covered in this section are listed in ssss1.

AREA MAP

TRAIL FEATURES TABLE

TRAIL SUMMARIES

North Tahoe

TRAIL 1

Hike, Run, Bike, Horses, Dogs Allowed

10.4 or 14.4 miles, Out-and-back

Difficulty: 1 2 3 4 5

ssss1

Follow the course of a delightful stream up a scenic canyon to a climb of the highest peak in the Sierra between the Tahoe Basin and Lassen Volcanic National Park, where you’ll have a superb 360-degree view of the northern Sierra. A 2-mile extension drops from Mount Lola to the shores of picturesque White Rock Lake.

TRAIL 2

Hike, Run, Bike, Horses, Dogs Allowed, Child Friendly

5.0 miles, Out-and-back

Difficulty: 1 2 3 4 5

ssss1

Stroll down an easy trail, alongside verdant streamside foliage that lines Sagehen Creek, to the southeastern arm of Stampede Reservoir. A variety of wildflowers adds splashes of vibrant color in summer, and the autumn foliage is a visual treat as well.