– Distance: 2.5 miles (4 k) – Duration: 1 hour The Eagle Falls to Eagle Lake trail in South Lake Tahoe is a popular short 2.5-mile (4 kilometers) route that takes you from the refreshing falls to the serene lake. There is a steady incline for most of the trail, with a total elevation of 400 feet (122 meters).
– Distance: 1.4 miles (2.3 k) – Duration: 45 minutes As Echo Falls is one of the most popular parts of Lake Tahoe, you may want to take the quieter hike to Cascade Falls to avoid the crowds. The Cascade Falls hike is shorter and more manageable than Eagle Falls too.
– Distance: 1.7 miles (2.7 k) – Duration: 45 – 60 minutes A castle is probably not something you would expect to find in Lake Tahoe, yet if you follow the short and easy Vikingsholm Trail, this is what you’ll find.
– Distance: 2 miles (3.2 k) – Duration: 1 hour The skyline trail is another of the best easy hikes in Lake Tahoe, giving panoramic views without any strenuous climbing. This is because the accessible hiking route has a lift that goes up to the trailhead.
– Distance: 2.1 miles (3.4 k) – Duration: 45 – 60 minutes The Spooner Lake trail is another of the best easy walking trails in Lake Tahoe, as the looped route is just 2.1 miles (3.4 kilometers) and is flat the entire way.
– Distance: 4.3 miles (6.9 k) – Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours It's slightly longer than most of the other short hikes in Lake Tahoe, but it is still relatively gentle and worth the 1.5 to 2 hours it takes. The trail runs alongside the “original” Flume trail, a famous mountain biking route near Crystal Bay.