Park
Rubicon Trailhead
14 locals recommend,
Location
Emerald Bay, CA
Tips from locals
Open late Spring to early Fall. Scenic trail along the water that connects DL Bliss and Emerald Bay. Option to do a smaller loop for a less extensive hike. $10 parking. Just under a 30 minute drive to DL Bliss State Park
One of the most scenic walks/hikes in Tahoe! Stunning views of the lake the entire way. Start at the D.L. Bliss State Park in South Lake and walk as far as you want along the Rubicon! Pack a lunch and enjoy a nice relaxing lunch on one of the beaches. When you've had enough, turn around and re-trace your steps back to your car.
The Rubicon Trail in South Lake Tahoe connects two of the most beautiful state parks in all of California, D.L. Bliss and Emerald Bay. Five miles each way along the shoreline grade, 10 if you don’t have two cars to shuttle, $10 to park at each of the parks. In the winter the road to the parks are closed. Get there early as both lots fill up fast. I would recommend before 8:30 AM, especially on weekends and during the summer. Not recommended for young children as there are exposed cliffsides.
The Rubicon Trail in South Lake Tahoe connects two of the most beautiful state parks in all of California, D.L. Bliss and Emerald Bay. Five miles each way along the shoreline grade, 10 if you don’t have two cars to shuttle, $10 to park at each of the parks. In the winter the road to the parks are c…