If you are looking for an easy 2.5 mile hike and want to experience what Lake Tahoe has to offer I would recommend going to Echo Lakes (US Forest Service Trail Info for Echo Lakes.)

Start the hike at the Echo Chalet Resort at Lower Echo Lake and hike 2.5 miles to Upper Echo Lake.

Yesterday I finished the 22.8 mile Tahoe Rim Trail hike from Big Meadow to Kingsbury. This hike is out the door and in the backyard of where I live so access to the trailhead is very easy. If you want to change your lifestyle and put the Tahoe Rim Trail in your backyard contact me for available rental units or click Launch Lake Tahoe Long Term Rental for more info.

Big Meadow to Echo Lakes Trail Info

Here are a couple of pictures of what Heavenly Mountain Resort looks like in the summer months.

You can access Heavenly's hiking trails by riding the Gondola to the top of the mountain. Heavenly Mountain Gondola Information for summer sightseeing and hiking.

In the first picture you can see the East Peak Lodge and Comet Express High Speed Quad on the left. The Dipper Express High Speed Quad is behind the trees on the right.