Featured parks
Blackwood Canyon
Tahoe City
Blackwood Canyon is located on the west side of Highway 89, three miles south of Tahoe City in Placer County. Blackwood Canyon is the only state managed sno-park on Lake Tahoe's north shore.
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Canyon to Paige
Tahoe City
Ward Canyon to Paige Meadows is rated easy and is 1.4 miles round trip. Location: Ward Creek Boulevard Trailhead. This trailhead can be found off Highway 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City.
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North to Vista
Tahoe City
The Barker Pass North to Vista Point is a dog-friendly trail is open to hikers and equestrians and is 3.5 miles round trip. This part of the TRT is also...
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Pacific Crest Trail
Campo
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is a 2,650-mile footpath stretching from Mexico to Canada and traversing the states of California, Oregon and Washington. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians only; no bicycles or motorized vehicles are allowed.
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Page Meadow
Tahoe City
Page Meadow, part of the Tahoe National Forest, is an easy and beautiful hiking area on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. It is great for snowshoe beginners in the winter and wildflower enthusiasts in the spring and summer.
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Tahoe City Dog Park
Tahoe City
Tahoe City Dog Park, located in Placer County's Gold Country, is a beloved destination for both locals and visitors. Established in June 2011, this privately funded dog park quickly became a favorite spot for furry friends to roam and play freely.
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Tahoe City Lakeside Trail
Tahoe City
Tahoe City Lakeside Trail, located in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a picturesque mile-long "missing link" connecting two segments of the North Shore's 19-mile bike path along the river.
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Tahoe Cross Country
Tahoe City
Tahoe Cross Country, near downtown Tahoe City, has 65 kilometers of groomed trails, a day lodge, warming huts and a cafe. Well-mannered dogs can join their humans on either of three dog-friendly trails totaling nine kilometers.
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Tahoe Rim Trail
Tahoe City
The Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a renowned 165-mile single-track multiuse trail that welcomes bikers, hikers, and equestrians to explore its scenic beauty.
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Lake Tahoe
Tahoe City
The easy and well-maintained Spooner Lake Trail offers pleasant views of the lake and its waterfowl, evergreens, wildflowers, and in the fall, blazing red aspen groves.
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Tahoe City
Tahoe State Recreation Area in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a dog-friendly campground that caters to urban campers seeking a summer retreat.
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Dog-friendly Memorial Day weekend in California: 6 escapes
Six dog-friendly California escapes for Memorial Day weekend: North Lake Tahoe, the Mendocino coast, Big Bear Lake, Avila Beach, Bishop and the Eastern Sierra, and Bodega Bay. Each pick includes real places to stay, and why the rooms book out…
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Dog-friendly Lake Tahoe in spring: hike, eat, and stay
Spring has arrived in the Sierra and Lake Tahoe is shaking off winter. Snow melts, trails open at lower elevations, and mountain air hits different with your dog trotting beside you. Our guide to dog-friendly Tahoe hikes, restaurants, and lodging…
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Lake Tahoe fall fun
Fall in Tahoe means golden aspens, glassy lake mornings, and thinning crowds. Base yourself in Truckee for the best leaf color and trail access, chase reflections at Spooner Lake, and enjoy shoulder-season dining before the short window of peak color…
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Lake Tahoe summer fun
Summer at North Lake Tahoe means long days on dog-friendly beaches like Kiva and Kings Beach, cool dips in the Truckee River, and alpine hikes with sweeping views. Patio meals in walkable mountain towns round out the perfect warm-weather getaway…
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Spring forward at Lake Tahoe
Spring is Tahoe's overlooked shoulder season, and that's exactly why it works so well with a dog. Snow melts off the lower trails, crowds vanish, and the lake shifts through shades of blue while meltwater-fed rivers run fast through pine…
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Lake Tahoe: Winter fun with your dog
Winter in North Lake Tahoe brings fewer crowds, deep snow, and a landscape made for long walks with your dog. From Truckee's gritty main street to Kings Beach's quiet shoreline and Tahoe City's groomed Nordic trails, each community offers its…
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