The hike to Cascade Falls is a favorite by both Tahoe locals and visitors to Lake Tahoe. The trail is short and mostly flat, but offers up-close seating to Cascade Falls, as well as a beautifully layered view of Cascade Lake, Lake Tahoe, and the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe.

The ideal time to see Cascade Falls is at sunrise and earlier in the summer. Location: South Tahoe – Emerald Bay – Bayview Trailhead Category of Hike: Short Hike, Day Hike Total Mileage: 2 miles Total Elevation Gain: 350 feet Highest Point: 6,932 feet Trail Conditions: Hard-packed sand and rocky