Mt. Rose Summit Trail
General Description Located just northeast of Lake Tahoe and Incline Village within the Mt. Rose Wilderness Area, the trailhead for this easy to strenuous trail can be found off Highway 431. The six mile hike to the summit... wildernet.com
Galena Creek, Crystal Bay, California
This trip grants snowshoers two options for taking in the pleasant scenery along Galena Creek. The most difficult stretch of trail, common to both routes, occurs shortly after the beginning of the trip, where the route leaves... trails.com
Tahoe Meadows, Crystal Bay, California
Tahoe Meadows is a popular winter playground for residents of the Reno-Sparks area. A weekend of clear skies and fresh powder attracts hundreds of winter enthusiasts to the wide-open terrain and gentle slopes. In recent years... trails.com
Snow Valley Peak, Crystal Bay, California
Scenic beauty, reasonably dependable weather, and a location close to millions of people combine to make Lake Tahoe a popular winter playground. Finding a trip that offers a fair expectation of solitude can be difficult, espe... trails.com
Spooner Lake Cross-country Ski Area
General Description This area is located on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Many trips are possible in this state park. Try the loop trail around Spooner Lake for a short trip or ski the ... wildernet.com
Mt. Rose Summit, Crystal Bay, California
Hundreds of hikers may reach the summit of Mt. Rose on a busy summer weekend, but only a few daring souls accept the challenge of a winter ascent. Views from the third highest peak in the Tahoe basin are sublime, a worthwhile... trails.com
Relay Ridge, Crystal Bay, California
This popular mountain-bike road makes an excellent half-day snowshoe trip in winter. You may encounter cross-country skiers on their way to Galena Creek, particularly on a weekend, but most of them will be left behind at the ... trails.com
Ward Mountain Rec Area And Camp (Nv)
Ward Mountain Recreation Area and Campground sits beneath the shadow of its namesake mountain just 10 miles from Ely, Nevada at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The site is forested mainly with junipers, which offer partia... reserveamerica.com
Old Mt. Rose Highway To The Christmas Tree, Crystal Bay,...
If you're looking for a romantic way to combine a modicum of vigorous activity with some culinary delights, the 2.5-hour snowshoe trip under a full moon to the Christmas Tree restaurant is a worthwhile endeavor. Catering to t... trails.com
Mount Charleston Recreation Area
In the Spring Mountains of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest on route 157 is the Mt. Charleston Recreation Area. Charleston's peak reaches 11,900 ft. The lower foot hills are covered with pinion pine and juniper tre... visitlasvegas.com
Upper Galena Creek, Crystal Bay, California
A trip to Upper Galena Creek promises attractive views along the first part of the trip and beautiful snow-covered meadows at the climax. The relatively short distance coupled with the mellow grade of the access road produces... trails.com
Spruce Mountain
Expect spectacular mountain views from any location along the Spruce Mountain ridge, just east of Clover Valley. Climb through the white fir forest and mountain mahogany, explore the remnants of old mining towns and exp... travelnevada.com