Find Your Trail

Whether you’re looking for a challenge or simply just a little peace and quiet, Palisades Tahoe has a trail with your name on it. The trail network here offers countless ways to experience the mountains during the summer months.

Wildflowers are beginning to blanket the mountainsides, snowmelt-fed streams are rushing through the canyons, and every turn in the trail seems to reveal another view worthy of the cover of an outdoor magazine.

Take to the Trails

Our Take to the Trails series highlights some of the most iconic hikes throughout Palisades Tahoe, offering route details, trail highlights, difficulty ratings, and insider tips to help you plan your next adventure.

Whether you’re exploring the waterfalls of Shirley Canyon, climbing toward the summit of Granite Chief, or discovering hidden corners of the Sierra Nevada, these trail guides are designed to help you find the experience that’s right for you.

Featured Trail Guides:

High Camp

Shirley Canyon & Granite Chief

Western States & Thunder Mountain

More Ways to Explore

Join a Naturalist Walk at High Camp and learn about the geology, wildlife, wildflowers, and cultural history that make this landscape so unique.

If you’re into running, June brings some of the biggest trail running events in the world to Olympic Valley, reinforcing Palisades Tahoe’s reputation as the Trail Running Capital.

No matter how you choose to explore, the goal of getting outside and connecting with the beauty of nature remains the same.

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Go Touch Dirt

Lace up those hiking shoes and put them on the terrain they were designed for.

Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, climbing ridgelines, searching for wildflowers, or simply looking for an excuse to spend a few hours outside, there’s a trail waiting for you.

We’ll see you out on the trails.