Exploring the Undiscovered: Hiking in Lake Tahoe Areas that Only Exist for the A

Posted by Miley Munroe on March 26th, 2018

When talking about a pure and tranquil atmosphere, where you get an opportunity to inhale fresh air, nothing matches the exquisite natural beauty of the Tahoe Rim Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail in El Dorado County. Boasting incredible vistas and exalted peaks, the California-Nevada border is a place of serenity. Mark Twain's words haven't found a better manifestation, “The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn't it be?--it is the same the angels breathe.”

With a myriad of hiking areas in the mesmerizing foothills featuring rolling hills, wildlife, and vegetation, El Dorado County is home to some of the best hiking places in the US. Hiking in Lake Tahoe will offer you with the most sensational beauty - from long epic day trips to even small and easy strolls nearby. Being one of the best ways to rejuvenate your body and spirit, hiking in South Lake Tahoe will aid in reconnecting you with nature. Far away from the city’s cacophony, going off-road to the foothills and embracing nature, hiking in Lake Tahoe will revitalize you from the core. If you have visited El Dorado County and taken a tour around Lake Tahoe before, then you would already be familiar with the best tourist spots. But, let us tell you about the two most stunning places that not a lot of people know.

The Independence Lake

Located on Highway 89 that falls between Sierraville and Truckee, the Independence Lake was almost transformed into a ski resort by Walt Disney during the 1960s. Propitiously, the construction was stopped by the Nature Conservancy, which claimed that the Independence Lake is one of the most pristine lakes situated on the western side of the Rockies. Offering a tranquil atmosphere, this lake is home to the nearly-extinct species of wild Lahontan cutthroat trout. Motorized boats or kayaks can be used to access this place.

Lake Kirkwood

If you are looking for an adventure and want to get lost in the wild, then this is the place for you. Located in a rocky valley across Highway 88, Lake Kirkwood offers a small campground for outdoor activities and crystal blue water to swim in. You can swoon over the cute cabins around the lake and also stroll down the hiking path while delving deeper into the warm and peaceful arms of Mother Nature.

Author’s bio: The author is an ardent writer, and this article talks about the two beautiful places that are undiscovered by many people in Lake Tahoe. For more information visit www.visit-eldorado.com