Near Lighthouse Trail
Rubicon Point Lighthouse in front of Lake Tahoe
Near Lighthouse Trail
Lake Tahoe from Rubicon Trail
Near Lighthouse Trail
Lake Tahoe from the Lighthouse Trail
Near Lighthouse Trail
View from Rubicon Point across Lake Tahoe
Near Lighthouse Trail
Lake Tahoe from D. L. Bliss State Park.

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Lighthouse Trail

5.0 (3 Ratings)
A short hike to the Old Lighthouse.
1.1
mi
Distance
232
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.11mi
Distance
232ft
Elevation Gain
232ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
6,510ft
High Point
6,291ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the parking lot at the end of Lester Beach Road take the Lighthouse Trail as it starts off by climbing the ridge. After about 600 feet, before reaching the top of the ridge the trail makes a sharp left turn. If you continue on the Old Lighthouse Trail, you'll soon reach the Rubicon Trail.

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Contributors
Tilman Giese