Explore quiet trails around South Lake Tahoe with a guide and route options for your comfort level
3-4 hours
Guide, trekking poles
Hike beyond the usual tourist areas on a half-day guided walk in the less-traveled areas around South Lake Tahoe. Choose an easy, moderate, or advanced route based on your experience and comfort level.
Ages 8 and up. Locations vary depending on weather and current conditions, and the meeting point will be sent 24 hours before the activity. Plan to tip your guide.
Cancel more than 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure receive no refund.
Bring water, sunscreen, and high-energy trail snacks. Wear hiking boots or hiking shoes; tennis shoes work if they have traction (avoid smooth-sole tennis shoes). Dress in comfortable hiking clothes, bring a small backpack for personal items, and pack layers for fall. Bring a hat, sunglasses, and any personal medications (for example, inhalers).
You’ll receive the meeting location about 24 hours before the activity.
Plan to tip your guide.
South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures earns its perfect reputation with consistently outstanding guides who know how to deliver. Jeff and Ryan get called out repeatedly as exceptional, with guests praising their friendly personalities, safety consciousness, and ability to match the energy of any group. Whether it's electric dirt bike tours or sunset hikes, the guides tailor experiences to different skill levels—first-timers and experienced riders alike report having a blast. The adventures themselves deliver stunning Tahoe views that reviewers describe as "unbelievable" and "top notch." Guests love that guides help capture great photos and provide helpful instruction along the way. The electric bikes get consistent praise for being high-quality and fun to ride, though you'll want decent balance and bike-riding skills. Bachelor parties, couples, and solo adventurers all report the same thing: this is one of the best experiences they've had in Tahoe, with many already planning return visits.
Ryan and Jeff were fantastic guides! We came to South Lake Tahoe for a snowboard trip, but had to change plans when the mountain turned to slush. Thankfully, there were no rides scheduled the day we called, and they got everything set up for us within just a few hours. We Ubered to the meeting location, where they walked us through training and got us geared up with safety equipment. From there, we headed out to experience incredible views and a wide variety of terrain. Our group had riders of all skill levels, and there was plenty of time to stop, take photos, and really enjoy the scenery. Highly recommend this experience!
William Harris
March 26, 2026
Ryan and Jeff were fantastic guides! We came to South Lake Tahoe for a snowboard trip, but had to change plans when the mountain turned to slush. Thankfully, there were no rides scheduled the day we called, and they got everything set up for us within just a few hours. We Ubered to the meeting location, where they walked us through training and got us geared up with safety equipment. From there, we headed out to experience incredible views and a wide variety of terrain. Our group had riders of all skill levels, and there was plenty of time to stop, take photos, and really enjoy the scenery. Highly recommend this experience!
William Harris
March 26, 2026