Tahoe Meadows

I didn’t have time to go down the trail and explore but driving through and walking around in the snow made it just as more magical. It felt like I was celebrating Christmas in January all over again. Definitely stop by one of the put stops on the trail if you get the time to this place is beautiful and breath taking.

What a fun place in both winter and summer. Go early on nice winter weekends if there’s good snow as the parking fills up quickly. When the weather is warmer, I love the short one mile walking/​jogging course near the restrooms… just try jogging a mile at 9000ft, it’s not easy!

Snowshoeing in the winter, mountain biking in the summer. The meadows are versatile year round. I love coming here especially for snowshoeing. You can pretty much go any where in the trail, many people even bring their backcountry skis. It looks really fun!

To start this is part of the Tahoe Rim Trail and allows you access to Ophir Creek, Tunnel Rd., Lake Marlette, and Spooner Summit. Parking is on Mt. Rose or in the parking lot (provided the gate is open).
If you tackle any of the trails ensure you dress in layers due to wind that can come out of nowhere and be quite chilling especially in late September and October before any snow has fallen. The views are absolutely stunning and if you plan on doing a one direction hike there are taxis (Some taxis will even allow you to bring your dog, but I recommend checking first before you set out.) that will pick you up as well as a shuttle that is available (Here are the shuttle details —
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The elevation at Tahoe Meadows is 8740′ and drops down to 7150′ at Spooner. (The one way trip is about 23 miles.) I’d recommend this not be your first hike on the TRT if you are coming from sea level due to potential altitude sickness.
The scenery is some of the best, so bring your camera. If you set out early, around 7 a.m. you’ll not encounter many people or bikes (bikes are only allowed on even number days on the trail.) So go enjoy the smell of the pines and the solitude of being surrounded by some of the most beautiful forests i’ve encountered. Happy hiking!

I love where I live. In front of me is majestic Lake Tahoe, behind me is the Mt. Rose wilderness. This is where I take my guests who are here for the first time and they want a little taste of nature without dying due to altitude issues. There are hikes galore in this area, from the very simple and accessible mile-​long loop (perfect for after dinner exercise) or the more strenuous trails that lead to ridge tops with fantastic views of the valleys and lake. During the summer, come early to avoid crowds. During winter, snow shoes are a fun activity. Very dog friendly. Oh, and let’s not forget Chickadee Ridge where if you come with some bird seed, those chirpy little buggers will come and sit on your hand.

This is a great hiking place. My husband and I bring our shin tzu here all the time and she loves it too. We like how open the entry to this meadow is as well as the shade that the trees provide.
To get here, you want to head up on my rose highway (heading towards Galena). This highway will take you through a windy road that is very similar like going to Tahoe, about 25 mins, you should see the meadow onto the left side. You know when you are there when you see cars parked alongside the road.
This place is a gem! You won’t regret your experience.

Great family-​friendly stroll with educational signs along the path. The walk was very easy to follow with no change of elevation. Beautiful views and fun!

We hiked the Tahoe Meadows last weekend with several of our friends. It was fantastic. We covered about 3 miles and had a great time. A portion of the trail was on the wooded path in the meadows and a portion of the path was in the woods. The trail was not to difficult and well marked. The wooded path is very level and gentle. The wooded portion was a bit more difficult, but not too hard. Lots of fun for all.

This place is good for kids as there is a wooden trail that goes into the meadows. I went late May and the meadows had now flowers. There are two entrances 1. its not very kid friendly, goes through the wood. 2. wooden one good for kids (a little away from the first one).

Went to this place after hearing good reviews from another colleague and after reading the online reviews. We went last week (mid February 2014) with four other families — all with kids in the age group of 4 to 11.
By the time we reached there around 11:00 AM, there were already a lot of people. You can’t miss the place — you can see a lot of vehicles parked in the shoulder.
All of us, kids as well as adults had a lot of fun. The gentle slopes were very good for sledding/​tobogganing. Lots of snow to build snow men and for snowball fighting.
It was very windy due to the vast open area — so advise to bundle up very well to avoid frozen extremities!

There’s restrooms and plenty of parking. Slopes are a bit bumpy but kids will enjoy anything. Came here with my boyfriend and I and we got tired really fast climbing the slopes. You need to bring your own sleds here and dress warm!
If you’re looking for a free place to sled near reno then here’s the place to go

Kids and I had an awesome time !! We keep coming back. This past week, we took the dog. The area is large and plenty of room for everyone.