Rubicon Trail over to Emerald Bay overlook Hike 9.0miles

Join us to explore the trails on the West/California side of Lake Tahoe, a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the border of California and Nevada. It’s known for its beaches and ski resorts. On the southwest shore, Emerald Bay State Park contains the 1929 Nordic-style mansion Vikingsholm. Along the lake’s northeast side, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park includes Sand Harbor Beach and Spooner Lake, a gateway to the long-distance Tahoe Rim Trail

Parking & Meeting Point: Rubicon Trail Head north Lake Parking lot

The Hike: This will be a out and back starting at the Rubicon Trail head next to the parking lot, we will follow the trail south to the Emerald bay state park overlook then back to the parking lot.

Weather Forecast
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What to bring:
Food and water, mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen.
As always, each person assumes responsibility for their own safety. Therefore, you should be in good health and physically fit, know your own limitations. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult/guardian.

About HATs and our hikes
https://www.hatsandmore.org/
HATs organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness level to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.