Hiking

when you are at

Clair Tappaan Lodge

Suggested Hikes:

• Summit Lake - This easy 4 mile round trip has limited elevation gain and is a great choice for the entire family. Hikers experience spectacular views, seasonal wildflowers, and a nice lake destination for lunch and fishing.
• Donner Peak/Mt. Judah Loop Trail - For a moderate hike with outstanding views of the Donner Summit area and beyond, this 5 mile round trip hike is an excellent choice. Hikers use the Pacific Crest Trial to climb approximately 1000 feet up to this pair of peaks. Once on top the rewarding 360 degree views of mountains, glacial valleys, and lakes are spectacular.

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• Donner Pass to Anderson Peak - Hikers who wish to push their limits head south on the Pacific Crest Trail for approximately 6 miles to Anderson Peak. Along the way hikers cross historic Roller Pass and traverse an exposed ridge. Have a picnic lunch at Sierra Club's Benson Hut, and enjoy a great panoramic view once on top of Anderson Peak.

Additional Hiking:

• The Tahoe Rim Trail has multiple access points around Lake Tahoe. Pack your lunch at the Lodge, take plenty of water, and enjoy a day of impressive views of the lake.

  This is the Tahoe Meadows Interpretative Trail, located on the East side of Lake Tahoe near Incline Village, is a 1.3 mile section of the trail which is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

• Palisade Creek Trail to the North Fork of the American River

• Paradise Lake (Castle Peak Area)

• Frog Lake Overlook

• Donner Peak and Railroad Tunnels

• Sagehen Creek to Stampede Reservoir