Lake Tahoe-Hike Year Round With a Local

Join a local guide for a 2-mile hike to stunning Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe views. Perfect for all ages and abilities, year-round.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • XW27+GM Emerald Bay - Lake Tahoe is a renowned destination celebrated for its stunning blue and turquoise waters, encircled by majestic snow-capped mountains. This brief 2-mile (3.2 kilometers) hike leads to a scenic lookout point above Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe. Hikers will enjoy breathtaking views of Emerald Bay, Desolation Wilderness, Mt. Tallac, and a panoramic 360-degree view of the Lake Tahoe basin.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Photos of guests during the hike
Additional Information

Discover the beauty of Lake Tahoe with a local guide who will lead you on a scenic 2-mile hike to a stunning overlook of Emerald Bay and the entire Lake Tahoe basin. For added confidence, explore over 200 positive reviews on Airbnb experiences! With 25 years of local experience, the guide has explored numerous trails and much of the shoreline around…

Location
XW27+GM Emerald Bay
Park on the side of HWY 89, right outside the entrance to Upper Eagle Point Campground. It is free parking and there is usually 10-15 parking spots available.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Crysty_m
May 15, 2026
Best I could’ve asked for! - Jen was the perfect guide! Great knowledge of the area, allowed for quiet moments, and brought a snack picnic.
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Maureen_c
May 3, 2026
A Glorious Day on the Trail! - Jen was a most informative, hospitable, and personable guide along the trails at Emerald Bay State Park😊 The aerial views of the lake, bay, and surrounding woods from the trails were absolutely stunning! I appreciate her enthusiasm and knowledge as a guide and photographer, not to mention the delightful picnic of snacks including nuts, freeze dried strawberries, and hot chocolate. Thank you again, for the lovely experience and recommendations for future hiking venues in Lake Tahoe🥰
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Ruthann_l
May 1, 2026
The best hike! - Jen was a great hiking tour guide. She knew lots of great spots to show us around Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe with the best photo opportunities. She took tons of photos and sent them to us before we even got back to our hotel.
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M5293uzpaulk
Apr 28, 2026
Hike - Excellent hike Jen was great and very informative
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Departure54971353836
Apr 28, 2026
what a wonderful way to see a beautiful place! - Jen was an incredible host! Very knowledgeable of the area and takes great care in noticing different skill levels of her guests. The snack and wonderful hot chocolate were an added surprise. She took many photos of us and was very quick in getting them delivered. We will see her again when we return in the winter!
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Loopylou1885
Apr 7, 2026
Awesome hiking adventure with Jen - Jen was an INCREDIBLE hiking guide, and from the moment we started I felt completely safe in her hands. As a solo walker, I was nervous about venturing out for a hike alone, but with Jen leading the way, the stunning scenery felt even more vivid, as she shared insights and pointed out details I would have missed on my own. She brings a wonderful warmth and even waited with me for my ride home, which meant so much as a solo traveler. She adds gorgeous little touches with probably the best photo anyone has ever taken of me and the delicious hot chocolate make it extra special. I would 100% recommend Jen for an awesome hiking adventure.
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Chris_s
Apr 4, 2026
This was a great way to... - This was a great way to start our trip. Not only was Jen a great hiking guide and hostess, she gave us tons of information and recommendations the rest of our stay here.
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Joseph_b
Mar 28, 2026
The local guide experience - Amazing!! There isn’t enough words to describe how amazing the experience was. The guide (Jen) went above and beyond. The hike showcase great views, the history of Emerald Bay and local wildlife. We never could’ve hoped to have found and seen half the stuff that a local guide could show us.
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Belinda_g
Mar 24, 2026
Jen is the Best Hiking Guide Ever! - Jen was absolutely awesome! She made the entire hiking experience so enjoyable with her positive energy and knowledge of the trail. She kept the our family, especially my kids engaged, safe, and having fun the whole time. You can tell she truly loves what she does. Highly recommend hiking with Jen!
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Kelly
Mar 17, 2026
Best Views of Emerald Bay - Jen was absolutely Amazing and Guided our Hike with great knowledge of the area .. and took Great photos!
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From $59
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).