The dish on Tahoe trails

Shirley Lake Trail.

DogTrekkers consistently list hiking as a Tahoe favorite, followed closely by beaches and water fun. The Shirley Canyon Trail combines it all. Read more.

A Tahoe classic that rewards with a splash

Tahoe is at its glorious best in summer, and the hike up Shirley Canyon to the High Camp recreation complex at 8,200 feet is a classic. Read more.

Dogs ride and hike free at Palisades Tahoe

Photo by Ciel.

Lake Tahoe is at its glorious best in summer, but you have to be a very early riser to get a parking spot at a dog-friendly beach on weekends. Our advice: Sleep in, then head for High Camp, the high-altitude recreation complex at Palisades Tahoe, where a pool, hot tub, roller rink, limitless hiking options and plenty of free parking await. Read more.

Get a dog-friendly lift in Lake Tahoe

A cable car labeled "Palisades Tahoe" ascends over rugged mountainous terrain. The backdrop features distant peaks, partly obscured by clouds during sunset. The scene is painted in shades of green from the trees, blue from the sky, and orange from the setting sun. It resembles views you might see on a ride in a Mammoth tram.

Palisades Tahoe Tram

As anyone coming up to Lake Tahoe from sea level knows, that first day of hiking above 6,500 feet is a pant-inducing endeavor.

Dog-friendly day hikes

mixed breed dog on leash with man wearing hiking shoes on trail

Photo by Stephen Leonardi.

The scenery is what it’s all about at Lake Tahoe, and there are so many dog-friendly North Lake Tahoe hikes that we can only mention a few favorites. If a casual stroll will satisfy, Read more.