Popular Trips in Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
New Years Eve 2009/2010 trip. 2 of us on snowshoes, 1 on skis. Too us about 4 hours to arrive at Ludlow Hut, 3 hours to get out the next morning. We parked near the Rubicon OHV trailhead, asking neighbors if it was ok to park on their property. Otherwise - parking is a few miles further at the state park, or supposedly at Homewood ski resort (and using their free shuttle)Pretty...
After our hike along the General Creek Trail we went over to the Edwin L. Z'Berg Natural Preserve to learn about the Ehrman Estate. Ranger Susan was extremely helpful as she told us about the estate and its important history. After the walk around the estate, Joost and I hiked along the Dolder Nature Trail.The trail was only about 2 miles but offered some nice views of the lake with a few access...
Sugar Pine Point State Park - Yellow and Orange snowshoe trails
Glenridge Park, California, United States
4.3 miles
4.3 miles
I like being able to hike on New Year's Day. This year, I was in Tahoe, and snowshoeing was the way to go. After Meeks Creek the day before, I decided to explore a small part of the Sugar Pine Point SP. Reading the "Tahoe Snowshoe Trails" guide book, it seemed that I would be able to hike both the Yellow and Orange trails.It was snowing (the wet kind of snow) when...
Today we all went for a hike in Sugar Pine Point State Park. We decided to hike along the General Creek Trail and take the optional extra trail up to Lily Pond, which Joost was very fond of. We had a great sandwich lunch out in the wilderness before heading back.There was some snow along the trail, but not enough to get in our way.Read more about our hike on my travel...
We took a tour around the Ehrman Mansion with Ranger Susan as she explained the history of the area and the prominent Hellman family.Read more about the Ehrman Mansion and State park on my travel blog
This was my first snowshoe hike. Phil (macridge) recommended this trail. I also found the description in the "Tahoe Snowshoe Trails" guidebook.It's short, flat, and doesn't present any technical difficulties.The trailhead, along Hwy 89, is also an access point to the Desolation Wilderness. Since I wasn't planning on entering it, I didn't fill out a permit form and I started hiking along the Forest Service Road.The trail was easy to follow and...
This is a nice kayak around Sugar Pine Point State Park shores, so scenic as the shores are forested without housing. We made wheels for our kayaks, so rolling them down the 100 yard paved path to the beach from the parking area is much easier than carrying them. An old folding chair and lawn mower wheels and a strap and bungee cords make an inexpensive set of kayak wheels. Lake Tahoe is often windy in the...
This is an easy Mountain Bike Ride around Sugar Pine Point State Park. We started at the day use area by the campground. None of the trails are steep. Some are paved, some are dirt. You can ride further into the back country, but it gets steeper and more technical
