Tahoe National Forest

Travel | Tahoe National Forest

Travel | Tahoe National Forest

Tahoe National Forest was a lovely precursor to arriving in Lake Tahoe, California. The sky was mostly covered in wildfire smoke, creating a white backdrop as I drove between the large pines.

Top Five Hikes + Places to Explore

  • Boca Historic Townsite - an interpretive trail takes you through the once historic town.

  • Calpine Lookout - a restored lookout station, available for rent, offers a unique overnight stay in the national forest.

  • Frazier Falls - an easy half mile hike (each way) takes you over a wooden bridge, above a creek, to a peaceful view of the 176 foot falls.

  • Highway 49 - this scenic road takes you along the North Yuba River and many quaint gold rush towns.

  • Placer Big Trees - a grove of Giant Sequoias overlooking the Middle Fork American River.