The Lakefront House, Lake Tahoe Luxury Retreat and Vacation Rental

TRAILS	DIFFICULTY	ELEVATION (LOW/HIGH)	MILEAGE (ONE WAY)
1. Tallac Historic Site Trail	Easy	Flat	2 mi. loop
2. Grass Lake	Easy	Flat	Meadow 3 mi. to Hope Valley
3. Hope Valley	Easy	Flat	Meadow
4. Taylor Creek Trails	Moderate	Flat	Fallen Leaf Dam Trail - 2.5 mi. loop Fallen Leaf Cmpgrd. - 2.5 mi. loop Sawmill Trail - 2 mi. loop
5. Echo Lakes	Moderate	7420'/7470'	3.5 mi. to NW corner of Upper Echo 6 mi. to Lake Margery 7 mi. to Lake Aloha
6. Angora Road	Strenuous	7200'/7470'	2 mi. to Angora Lookout 4 mi. to Angora Lakes
7. Trout Creek/Fountain Place	Strenuous	6400'/7720'	2 mi. to Trout Creek 4 mi. to Fountain Place

Click here for cross-country skiing trail map.

Tallac Historic Site Trail:
A flat, marked trail perfect for beginners. See great views of Mt. Tallac. Parking is located 3.5 miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. A Sno-Park permit is required for parking. Pick up the Taylor Creek cross-country skiing brochure from our office which includes three more short trail suggestions located in the area. Snowmobiles are NOT allowed.
Grass Lake:
A great area for novice skiers, you can ski over a frozen bog surrounded by aspen groves. Unmarked paths lead to Hope Valley as well. Grass Lake is also popular for moonlight skiing. Take Highway 89 south from South Lake Tahoe to Luther Pass and park in one of the plowed turnouts. Snowmobiles are NOT allowed.
Hope Valley:
This large, flat meadow is surrounded by aspens and pines. It is a great place to try moonlight skiing. Use caution crossing streams, as ice or snow bridges are usually weak. Take Highway 89 south from South Lake Tahoe to Highway 88. Limited parking is available along the road near the Burnside Lake turnoff. Cross the road and ski the meadow northwest of the road. Snowmobiles are NOT allowed.
Taylor Creek:
The Taylor Creek/Fallen Leaf area provides the newcomer to cross-country skiing an opportunity to enjoy winter adventure. Developed for the beginner, this well marked series of trails allows skiers to explore an area of forest with the knowledge that other people are near and there is no avalanche danger. The terrain is mostly flat and provides an excellent day tour for the entire family. The developed trails cover a large area and although heavily used, are not congested. The loop trail traverses through open meadows and aspen groves. Take Highway 89 north from South Lake Tahoe apporximately 3-1/2 miles to the Taylor Creek Sno-Park. A Sno-Park permit is required. Snowmobiles are NOT allowed. Pick up the Taylor Creek cross-country skiing brochure from our office for a more detailed map.
Echo Lakes:
These two glaciated lakes have become one of the most popular nordic ski destinations in the Tahoe vicinity. Echo Lakes is also the most popular trailhead for extended ski camping excursions into Desolation Wilderness. Overnight camping permits must be obtained in person from either the Eldorado Information Center in Camino on Highway 50 or the Forest Service office in South Lake Tahoe. Portable gas stoves are allowed, campfires are NOT permitted. Weekends may be extremely crowded in this area, and skiers seeking solitude may wish to consider other areas. Please respect the privacy of the residential cabins in the Echo Lakes basin. Echo Lakes is a DAY USE area only. Due to the congestion of cross-country skiers in the Echo Lakes area, pets are not encouraged. If you are planning a trip into the backcountry, be sure to check the avalanche danger. Watch for avalanche paths; avoid old slide paths, open gullies and slopes. Snow falling at the rate of one inch per hour increases avalanche danger rapidly. Be extra cautious during and shortly after storms. Skiing over frozen lakes may be hazardous and is at your own risk! Take Highway 50 to Echo Summit and turn on to Johnson Pass Road. Park in the Echo Lakes Sno-Park, Sno-Park permit required. Follow the trail across the road from the sno-park. Overnight parking is allowed for Desolation Wilderness campers. Parking is not allowed on the north side of the road. Parking is not allowed along Highway 50. DURING SNOW REMOVAL, ANY VEHICLE PARKED ILLEGALLY, MAY BE TOWED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE - OBSERVE THE SIGNS. Snowmobiles are NOT allowed.
Angora Road:
Recommended for the most advanced skier, this trail provides some of the best views of the Lake Tahoe valley and Fallen Leaf Lake. Some snowmobiles are usually present. Take Lake Tahoe Boulevard 2-1/2 miles south of the junction of Highway 89 and 50 in South Lake Tahoe. Turn right on Tahoe Mountain Road and climb to the ridgetop. Turn right at the "T" intersection on Glenmore Way. Take an immediate left on Dundee Circle and another left on the next street. Park along the road. Ski or walk down the road and turn left on Forest Service Road 12N14. This road leads to Angora Lookout and up to Angora Lakes.
Trout Creek/Fountain Place:
Recommended for advanced skiers, this unmarked trail leads through a meadow and down an unplowed road. From Meyers, turn right on Pioneer Trail. Continue 3/4 of a mile to Oneidas Street and turn right. Park on Oneidas where the snow plowing stops. Ski two miles along Fountain Place Road to Trout Creek. For the advanced skier, continue skiing to Fountain Place, approximately four miles. Snowmobiles are allowed.