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Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor Beach loop from Idlewild

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United States

California

Placer County

Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor Beach loop from Idlewild

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Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor Beach loop from Idlewild

04:36

75.6km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.08 km

West Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The West Shore Trail is a popular multi-use trail from Tahoe City to Meeks Bay. It gives you great views of Lake Tahoe and is mostly off-road.

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3.39 km

Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge

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Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge is an upscale dining establishment right on the water of Lake Tahoe. It is also a getaway lodge with 23 guest rooms. It is a pretty …

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35.8 km

Hidden Beach actually isn't that hidden anymore but located about one mile south of Incline Village. But that doesn't make it less beautiful and you will love to go for a swim and enjoy the boulder-shoreline.

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37.6 km

Lake Tahoe

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Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake that straddles the border of California and Nevada. Sitting at 6,225 feet in elevation makes it the largest alpine lake in North America. …

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38.3 km

Sand Harbor Beach

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Sand Harbor owes its current existence to the wealthy recluse George Whittell Jr, who inherited a vast fortune in the early 20th century. The wealthy heir bought 40,000 acres (nearly …

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38.4 km

Tahoe East Shore Trail: Incline Village to Sand Harbor

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The trail from Incline Village to Sand Harbor is a must for anyone visiting North Lake Tahoe. There is one hill as you leave/enter Incline Village, but the rest of …

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44.1 km

Lakeshore Boulevard

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Along Lakeshore Boulevard is a paved bike path that runs from end to end. You can't see much of the lake due to the large houses and fences, but the …

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71.0 km

West Shore Trail

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The West Shore Trail takes walkers, bikers, and hikers on a paved route from Tahoe City to Meeks Bay. It can get busy, and for good reason; it's scenic and …

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75.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.6 km

8.29 km

4.22 km

502 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.3 km

1.09 km

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor Beach loop from Idlewild

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Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge