Lake Tahoe hikers have no shortage of challenging hikes to test their stamina, from a single-day gain of more than 3,500 feet on Mount Rose to multi-day treks in the sprawling Desolation Wilderness.

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're visiting in spring, after snow has melted, there are some meadow areas around Fallen Leaf Lake that produce stunning wildflowers. Timing of the flowers changes every ...