Hikes

Our favorite hikes

Hikes longer than an hour

More challenging hikes if you have more time. The rewards are worth it! All hikes leave from the corner of Pretoria and Subset roads in Carnelian Bay.

Carnelian Bay Lookout, aka Simba Rock

4 miles

This 4 mile out and back hike climbs to a dramatic rock outcropping with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.

AllTrails Link

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-e71ad22-355?u=i&sh=nkrd5s

Agate Bay Lookout

4.5Miles

Out and back hike up to a dramatic lookout with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. The climb is on a fire road which makes it gradual and steady. Can also be a great snowshoe route conditions permitting.

Alltrails

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/placer-county-hiking-94c7bb5?u=i&sh=nkrd5s

Tahoe Rim Trail and Silver Pine Trail Loop

7 Miles

Longer hike that hits two popular local trails, Silver Pine and Tahoe Rim Trail. Good views at the top of the Rim Trail. If you go clockwise the climb will be on Carnelian Bay Road which is an easier climb then Silver Pine Trail. Can also be a great snowshoe route conditions permitting.

All Trails

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/placer-county-hiking-dd50e4d-2?u=i&sh=nkrd5s

Hikes Less than an Hour

These are mostly neighborhood hikes for the family or a dog walk

1 mile Neighborhood Forest loop

1 mile

Great family or dog walk to stretch the legs. Starts and ends at the corner of Pretoria and Sunset, a block from the Carnelian Bay Basecamp.

AllTrails

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/placer-county-hiking-b24d210?u=i&sh=nkrd5s

Extended Neighborhood Forest Loop

1.6 Miles

A slightly longer loop in the forest behind the neighborhood. Goes by a beautiful meadow and old growth cedar trees on the upper end of the loop.