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TRAIL 9

Hike

2.5–10.2 miles, Out-and-back

Difficulty: 1 2 3 4 5

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Whether you plan on making the strenuous climb all the way from the floor of Squaw Valley or enjoying the ride in the cable car partway up the mountain, the awesome view from 9,006-foot Granite Chief is still the same—extraordinary.

TRAIL 10

Hike, Run, Dogs Allowed

4.0 miles, Out-and-back

Difficulty: 1 2 3 4 5

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A stiff, nearly 2-mile climb leads from the base of Alpine Meadows, across mostly open terrain with fine views, to a forested basin holding five delightful lakes within the Granite Chief Wilderness. The relatively short hike in combination with the pleasant setting around the lakes provides hikers with fine opportunities for swimming, fishing, and picnicking.

TRAIL 11

Hike, Run, Bike, Horses, Dogs Allowed

11.4 miles, Out-and-back

Difficulty: 1 2 3 4 5

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A steady climb from Tahoe City leads recreationists along the Tahoe Rim Trail to a pair of scenic viewpoints, the first of the Lake Tahoe Basin and the second of the Truckee River Canyon.