The Dolder Nature Trail

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Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.1 miles / 3.4 km
Duration: 1 hour or less

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Overview: The Dolder Nature Trail will take you through the Edwin L. Z’Berg Natural Preserve on a nice 2-mile loop near the lake with a stop at the highest (based on elevation) operating navigational lighthouse, and an entrance to a beautiful sandy beach.

Edwin L. Z’Berg was an important California State assemblyman who fought hard to protect the environment of California, and especially Lake Tahoe. He helped to regulate timber harvesting and prevent water pollution while also providing important funding to help state and local parks grow. To protect Lake Tahoe, he wrote legislation to manage human impact on the area, and this preserve serves to honor his commitment and all that he accomplished.

Points of Interest

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Trailhead

To start the hike, walk between the water tower and the caretaker’s house (look for the blue sign with information about Edwin L. Z’Berg. Continue downhill on the paved path.

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Dirt Trail

After about ¼ of a mile there will be a small dirt path to your right, take the dirt trail to continue the hike.

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Beach Access

Here you will find access to the sandy beach. Across the lake slightly to your left you can see Heavenly Valley Ski Resort, just west of the Nevada State line. If you look carefully, you may also see casinos in Nevada.

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Lighthouse

Follow the path to the right for a short trip to the beach where you will see the world’s highest operating navigational light (based on elevation, not height of the tower).

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Bench with a view

When you have almost completed your hike you will find a nice wooden bench with a perfect view of the lake below. Take your time as you enjoy the stunning view before getting back on the trail to finish the hike.

Pictures in this guide taken by: chris

How does this work?

This is a nice little hike through the woods near the beach. There are a few openings with beach access where you can walk to the sandy beach.
Visited on Oct 28, 2010

by chris on Jan 27, 2011