Lake Tahoe
 

Any advice on where to stay at Lake Tahoe around July 4th week. We like to hike so we thought about the North side. Prefer something in the $150-$200/nt range.
Any advice is appreciated

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have fun
GP

I think the best hiking is found on the west side, especially in the Desolation Valley Wilderness. Access via Fallen Leaf Lake, Echo Lake, or a trailhead near Emerald Bay (as I recall---it's been awhile on that one).

Hey I always use enjoytahoe.com!! Great choices mostly on the west side and Tahoe City area. I agree that the best hiking is on the west side. Here are my faves:

Hikes to take from South Lake Tahoe are the Moraine Trail, which is a fairly easy hike of 1 mile (one-way). It’s a relatively flat trail through the forest and along the shore of Fallen Leaf Lake. Take Highway 89 north approximately 3 miles from South Lake Tahoe to Fallen Leaf Road. Continue approximately 2/3 of a mile to Fallen Leaf Campground. Drive through the campground and park just before campsite #75 on the right. There is no fee for day use. Look for the trailhead sign near the parking area.

Another hike is Angora Lakes, though the area south of the lake was affected by the fire you should be able to hike to the lake. It is an easy hike, and hikers are rewarded with several lakes. I know in the summer you can rent rowboats or just swim and lay around on the sandy beach. It’s only ½ mile and the scenery when you get there is great. The lake is surrounded by cliffs and giant rocks. Take Highway 89 north approximately 3 miles from South Lake Tahoe to Fallen Leaf Lake Road and turn left. Turn left at the first paved road. Continue to Forest Service Road 12N14 and turn right. Watch for bicyclists along this road. Continue past Angora Lookout to the road's end at the parking lot.

Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay – short side hike to Eagle Falls or Cascade Lake & Falls
http://www.vikingsholm.com/
Eagle Falls / Eagle Lake Trail starts at Eagle Falls Picnic Area, highway 89 across from Emerald Bay. Permits are required on this hike and a self-registration station is at the trailhead. The hike is only about 2 miles round trip to Eagle Lake (only about 1/3 mile to the falls); the terrain varies from steep to flat and crosses beautiful Eagle Falls on a steel footbridge.
Emerald Bay - Vikingsholm Trail starts at the parking area on the north side of Emerald Bay, on Highway 89. It's a wide, well-maintained trail, but fairly steep, about 2½ miles round trip. At the bottom of the trail is a picnic area, as well as world-famous Vikingsholm, a replica of a Scandinavian castle.
Cascade Lake & Falls – Turn into the Bayview Campground across from Emerald Bay Inspiration Point, drive to the end and park at the trailhead. Take the trail that veers left. Spectacular views of the 200-foot high falls and Cascade Lake can be seen from this short trail.

DL Bliss – nice beach but very hard to get into during the summer so if you go get really early start. But if you can take the hike just above the shoreline. You can go all the way to Emerald Bay or whatever amount you want. Awesome views not seen from the road.

At the state line on the north, you can see the old fire lookout. Turn north on Reservoir Road, which is next to the Biltmore. Then turn right onto Lakeview Ave. Continue on this road, if it forks stay left and do not turn onto Tuscarora. It will bend back before you reach the parking area for the short walk to the lookout. The lookout provides you with really beautiful views of the area and lake.

You can also go to Squaw Valley, take the tram to High Camp and hike around up there. lots of places to go.

In South Lake Tahoe you can take the heavenly gondola and hike at the top.

<i>In South Lake Tahoe you can take the heavenly gondola and hike at the top.</i>

And at Northstar you can take the gondola/chairlifts to the top and hike all the way (or part way) down the mountain.