A Sunny Trip Around Lake Tahoe

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The next day is much better weather for sightseeing. In fact, it is perfect: sunny, clear, and cool.

We trek out again on our drive around the lake. 24-hours later, the difference is astounding! We revisit the scenic overlook that was previously covered in snow. The snow is gone without a trace; the forest smells of pine. We stop several times around the lake to take in the sights, traveling clockwise from South Lake Tahoe.

We stop at some mountain waterfalls, the spectacular Emerald Bay, along the shoreline, and head up to Mount Rose on the north side of the lake, which is above the snow line. We then return down the east side of the lake in the afternoon, getting some amazing photos along the lake shore.

Lake Tahoe looking southwest

April 25th 2009
A Sunny Trip Around Lake Tahoe

Finally, we hike along one of the summit trails near the city of Lake Tahoe and take in some great views over the lake in late afternoon, looking west.

The next day is much better weather for sightseeing. In fact, it is perfect: sunny, clear, and cool.

We trek out again on our drive around the lake. 24-hours later, the difference is astounding! We revisit the scenic overlook that was previously covered in snow. The snow is gone without a trace; the forest smells of pine. We stop several times around the lake to take in the sights, traveling clockwise from South Lake Tahoe.

We stop at some mountain waterfalls, the spectacular Emerald Bay, along the shoreline, and head up to Mount Rose on the north side of the lake, which is above the snow line. We then return down the east side of the lake in the afternoon, getting some amazing photos along the lake shore.

Overall, an amazing trip filled with pristine natural beauty.

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Photos

Me at Emerald Bay
Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, with the the City of Lake Tahoe and the mountain ridge back to the east.

Mountain Falls at Lake Tahoe
A spring mountain stream feeds the lake.

Lake Tahoe Mountain Scenery
A view of some of the mountainous terrain along the west side of Lake Tahoe.

Me at Lake Tahoe
Along the western shore of Lake Tahoe at the northwest portion of the lake in early afternoon.

Lake Tahoe Vista
Looking towards the east across the lake to a mountain with ski runs on the other side.

Lake Tahoe from the north
This is looking back at the lake from the north end, on the drive up to Mount Rose.

At the Base of Mount Rose
Several feet of snow remain from the winter, making the short hike up to the Mount Rose peak a little more challenging.

Lake Tahoe east shore
This is from a great little hiking spot on the northeast side of the lake on the Nevada side.

Lake Tahoe looking southwest
Taken from a hiking trail on the northeast side of the lake.

Northern shore of Lake Tahoe
Looking north, across a small bay, in the direction of Mount Rose.

Summit Trail Views
From a summit trail near the city of Lake Tahoe, towards Heavenly ski resort.

Along the Summit Trail
Fallen trees along the summit trail on the southeast side of Lake Tahoe.

View of Lake Tahoe looking West
From the summit trail, looking across the lake in the afternoon.