Country Inn, Guided Hiking and Walking Tours

Few places in the world combine mountain and lakeside scenery as does Lake Tahoe. Straddling the California/Nevada border, Lake Tahoe is a lush oasis surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains, just an hour’s drive from the Nevada Desert.

Our base for this tour is at the newly built Cedar House Sport Hotel in the historic town of Truckee, California. From here our hike takes us along the lake shore to Emerald Bay and the Scandinavian-style mansion, Vikingsholm. The clear blue water of the lake, the sight of Eagle Falls and the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains make for a stunning day’s hike.

Other paths wind their way from the lake shore up to the summits of rocky peaks that surround this High Sierra jewel. From here we have many choices, but our favorite is the trek to the top of Ellis Peak with its breathtaking views of both the Desolation Wilderness and Lake Tahoe.

Our 5-day tour continues amidst boundless natural beauty and history as we head out to hike Mt. Judah and Donner Peak, named after the (in)famous pioneer tragedy from 1846. The trail follows a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, the 2,500+ mile trail that leads from Mexico to Canada.

The last few days we hike among the peaks of Squaw Valley, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.

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