Lake Tahoe Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing
Story from Lorraine Turner, Director of Human Resources at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
My Tahoe is snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Fallen Leaf Lake is my personal non-groomed area to cross-country ski and snowshoe. During the winter, the narrow road into the lake closes so you go for miles with amazing scenery. It’s easy to access and is only a short drive away. If you’re fit and can make it as far as the start of the lake (about 8 miles round trip) it’s well worth it. Parking is limited at the entrance, and make sure to bring water! At the intersection of Highways 50 and 89, go 3.1 miles toward Emerald Bay. Fallen Leaf Road is on your left.
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Snowshoe and Cross Country Skiing Rentals around Lake Tahoe:
Camp Richardson Resort Mountain Sports Center
Turn left on Hwy 50 in front of the hotel. Go to the intersection of Hwy 50 & 89 and turn right onto 89 towards Emerald Bay. Go approximately 2 miles, Mountain Sports Center on your left. Approximately driving time: 15 minutes.
The Hope Valley Outdoors Center and Sorensen’s Resort
Turn left on Hwy 50 in front of the hotel. Turn left onto Hwy 89 before you head up Echo Summit. Follow 89 for approximately 11 miles. Continue straight at the intersection of Hwys 89 and 88 onto Burnside Road. Approximate driving time: 25 minutes.
Kirkwood Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Center
Go out to Hwy 50 in front of the hotel, turn left. Turn left onto Hwy 89 before you head up Echo Summit. At the end of Hwy 89, turn right onto Hwy 88 for about 14 miles. Follow signs on your left to Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Approximate driving time: 40 minutes.
Great snowshoeing and cross-country skiing is only a short distance from Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.
