Tahoe Snowshoe Hike: Half-Day Forest Adventure

Embark on a half-day snowshoe hike in Tahoe National Forest, surrounded by stunning scenery of Alpine Meadows and the Sierra Crest. Explore a private trail and enjoy an immersive experience in this sparsely populated zone.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2450 River Rd - Join us on a half-day guided snowshoeing trip through Lake Tahoe National Forest. On this winter snowshoe hike, we will be hiking with snowshoes, immersing ourselves in the forest on a homemade secluded winter trail. The terrain climbs 800 feet up the mountain in elevation to one of our favorite views and our halfway mark, Pauly’s…
What's Included
  • Snowshoe rental included
  • Snowshoeing poles provided
Additional Information

This journey unfolds amidst the greenery of the Tahoe National Forest, conveniently situated just minutes away from Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows. We traverse a private trail through the forest to reach one of our most beloved scenic outlooks. As we hike, we soak in the breathtaking views of Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, and the Sierra Crest….

Location
2456 River Rd
River Road
2456 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145. The meeting location of this hike takes place between Alpine Meadows rd and Olympic Valley rd at a private pullout. The turnout is easily missed on the busy highway. Use Blinkers early and pull in with caution.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julie_k
Mar 28, 2025
Great trip for anyone who enjoys getting out in nature and being active! - The snowshoeing tour was great. Sean was wonderful and he seemed to know exactly when the group needed a rest or want to take a picture. The scenery was spectacular and I felt like I got a great workout without being exhausted. Plus, Sean shared some interesting information and local history which was great. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys getting out in nature.
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Robert_c
Mar 21, 2025
Great winter activity - Informative guides and great scenery. Good workout. Fun snow activity that doesn’t require previous experience.
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Jacqueline_m
Feb 23, 2025
Amazing Heights and Vistas - My husband and I wanted to try snowshoeing together and we picked the right experience. Our guide, Diesel, was excellent with teaching us technique; guiding us through the Lake Tahoe National Forest while sharing interesting facts about the biodiversity and land formations; taking spectacular photos of us; and navigating us to amazing heights and vistas. Highly recommend!
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Cindygs2018kb
Feb 12, 2025
Great first time snowshoe experience - Diesel was a very helpful, polite and informative guide. We were first time snowshoers in our 60’s (in good shape) and handled the terrain well. Loved it!
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Rosie_s
Feb 8, 2025
Great tour! - We had a great time!! We really loved the scenery and our guide Diesel was great! We would totally do it again!
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Angelica_a
Jan 19, 2025
Snowshoeing - It is a bit difficult due to elevation. The views are amazing! I recommend to give it a try! The tour guy was great and very patient with us newbies.
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Kenneth_h
Jan 6, 2025
Something fun to do in Tahoe - Lots of fun! It’s about a 5k hike. Straight up hill. Then straight down hill. Seth was the guide. He was really good! Such a great experience
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Seaside258963
Jan 4, 2025
Enjoy the beauty of Tahoe away from the crowds - Very fun experience! I took this tour last year and enjoyed it so much I came back this year. Our guide was very knowledgeable and able to accommodate a group with varying levels of snowshoe ability. Enjoy the beauty of Tahoe removed from the ski crowds, a refreshing experience.
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Sarah_s
Jan 4, 2025
This half day snow shoe... - This half day snow shoe tour is great! I would recommend for someone who is relatively active as a few of the inclines were challenging but doable. The tour guides were great and took several breaks to allow for photos and a sip of water. I will definately book again when I return to Tahoe.
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James_l
Dec 31, 2024
Fun Day with Great Views Snow Shoeing - Our guides were knowledgeable and super fun to spend the time with. We never snow shoed before but quickly felt comfortable with their expert instruction. The vistas were gorgeous for great photos and we even had a chance to make snow angels and check out some seasonal snowmen. Highly recommend! Thank you!
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