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Kings Beach, California

The best Trails and Outdoor Activities in Kings Beach, California, include the top-rated Brockway Summit Tahoe Rim Trail. This 20-mile loop provides panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada range, making it a must-visit for those who appreciate scenic beauty. The trail is moderately challenging, with sections of steep inclines and rocky terrain. Along the way, you will pass through dense forests, open meadows, and cross several creeks. Another outdoor adventure is paddleboarding at Kings Beach State Recreation Area. The calm, clear waters of Lake Tahoe make it an ideal spot for this activity. Nearby, the Old Brockway Golf Course offers a different kind of outdoor fun with its 9-hole layout. Remember to pack your hiking boots and paddleboard and get ready for some of the best outdoor adventures in California.

Top Spots in and near Kings Beach

  • Frazier Creek Road, California

    Frazier Falls

    4.0
    1.06 mi / 79 ft gain
    Frazier Falls is the ultimate family hike. Because the paved trail is only a mile long round trip, this trail is open to nearly anyone. Because of its relativly easy access and family friendly nature, this trail can get busy during the summer months. To reach Frazier Falls from the town of Gra...
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  • Nevada City, California

    Hike the Diggins Loop Trail

    5.0
    2.7 mi
    Check in and pay for your parking or present California State Parks Pass at the museum building in North Bloomfield.  After paying for parking there are several different options to get onto the Diggins Loop trail.  Access to the Diggins Loop trail can be found by the Park Headcounters by jumping...
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  • Reno, Nevada

    Rock Climb The Pig

    Pig Rock, aka The Pig, as its name suggests, is a pig-looking outcrop of volcanic tuff that has a variety of routes great for training and being introduced to trad climbing. There is no approach to the routes themselves, as you can park right at the base of The Pig. To get there, take Hwy 445/Pyr...
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  • Reno, Nevada

    Hike to the Monkey Condos and Needle Rock

    7.25 mi / 1600 ft gain
    This loop takes hikers past several features and areas of interest hidden in the Virginia Mountains about 25 miles north of Reno. These mountains are scenic and rugged, with towering dramatic features that make visitors feel immensely small amidst them. Couple that with how few visitors these roa...
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