Location: 39.237347, -120.004081 There's enough parking on the side of the road for about 5 cars, plus some more back down the street a little ways. Been to Lake Tahoe over a dozen times, but never visited here before. It's .75 of a mile from where you park to the top on a paved one lane road at a easy-to-moderate incline. You can cut down the side of the mountain on the way back, which saves a little bit of time and walking if you're agile. Great views of the lake, but the wind was blowing about 50 mph at the top when I was there in mid-September, yet no wind until you got to the very top, so plan ahead and take a jacket. There's restrooms, tables, benches, and a small paved trail around the top of the point. It appears lots of locals walk their dogs here.
Recently travelled the States for several months and - other than the Grand Canyon North Rim and Yosemite (which are both somewhat difficult to book/get to) the views here are unsurpassed. Make sure and ask at tourist info how to get there - there were no signs when we went.
We were in Tahoe area for 2.5 days and this was one of our favorite hikes/view. It is located near Biltmore casino on an old fire road. There is a small area for parking on the road (don't block the gate!). This spot is not well known-there were only 2-3 other vehicles when we went. The road is paved and climbs about .5 mile to the top. There are very rewarding views, informational placards, benches and several non paved side trails. This is a cannot miss, family friendly, hike with very rewarding views.
I've been coming to Tahoe to visit family ever since I was a young kid, but only recently discovered this gem. A short, easy hike with an elevation of over 7,000 feet, the Stateline Lookout (or Fire Trail), isn't easy to find but is definitely worth the trip. For those who are interested and having trouble finding it, head towards Crystal Bay then turn up Reservoir Road behind the Tahoe Biltmore Lodge, and turn right at the firehouse. Continue up the hill until you reach a green metal gate and park on the side of the road. You will generally see other cars- be sure not to block the gate and allow room for other cars to pass and turn around. The views are incredible and for those who're interested in the area's history, there are informational plaques lining the short trails around the top.
Got a tip about this "off the beaten path" site from another web source and was grateful for it. While it took our family (incl. 4-year-old son) about 45 min. to hike to the cleared overlook area, the view was worth it. The lookout was better-maintained and marked than I had envisioned, but it wasn't too gaudy or over-developed for the sake of accessibility. Nice views can still be had from partway up, if one can't/won't hike to the top.
I read about this gem of a lookout on trip advisor and was glad that I did! Its not a well known lookout but should be as the views from it are amazing. Its located just behind the Biltmore casino in Crystal Bay, you turn left off the main road then follow it behind the hotel and around to the right until you get to a green gate. Park anywhere that doesn't block this gate then head up to the lookout. The walk is about half a mile up to the top on a paved road and the views are amazing. There are toilets up the top and seats if you wanted to take a picnic lunch. One of the shortest hikes you can do with the most awesome views. Definitely a must if you are visiting the Tahoe area
A short walk, about a half mile, up a paved fire road to the fire lookout provides beautiful sweeping views of Lake Tahoe. There is also a narrow but level and paved trail that goes around most to the lookout top with plaques giving some history of Lake Tahoe.Very nice and very uncrowned.
The hotel told us this secret place. We hiked up there and found a family camping there to watch the July 3rd firework (one day earlier there). Some places looked pretty dangerous, but the view was great. We got lost on our way down and took a couple more hours to find where we parked. If we had stayed there longer, we would certainly have hiked there again.
Wow. Easy climb and terrific views of the lake. You can leave the main trail and walk down towards the lake of climb on huge rocks for more exercise. Priceless veiws and a great welcome to Tahoe.
Discovered this gem by reading another travelers review....and SO glad I did!Hidden up the road behind the Biltmore casino. Well worth the hike and have told many folks not to miss it! Spectacular views...thanks to the family who maintains it for travelers such as myself!!