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Lake Tahoe Vista Point – Bridge & Waterfall loop from Van Sickle Bi-State Park

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Lake Tahoe Vista Point – Bridge & Waterfall loop from Van Sickle Bi-State Park

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Lake Tahoe Vista Point – Bridge & Waterfall loop from Van Sickle Bi-State Park

06:37

22.3km

700m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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State of Nevada Tahoe Buyout

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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531 m

Heavenly Village and Gondola

Highlight • Rest Area

The small town of Stateline, on the border between Nevada and California, has an amazing ski resort on the South slopes above Tahoe. The scenic gondola is open all year.

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1.13 km

California–Nevada State Line

Highlight • Monument

Here you can stand in two states at once. A geographical point with stunning views on either side.

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2.15 km

Lake Tahoe Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a quick side trip from the trail to witness the stunning beauty of the lake. The vista point below offers breathtaking views of the lake and its scenic surroundings.

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6.83 km

Tahoe Rim Trail & Van Sickle Junction

Highlight • Trail

Choose to continue on the Tahoe Rim Trail or head back to Van Sickle State Park from this junction. Continuing on the Tahoe Rim Trail, you'll encounter ski resorts and lifts along the way.

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7.94 km

Cliffside section above Lake Tahoe ski resorts

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Section is relatively easy with small ups/downs as you navigate through the Galaxy side of Heavenly Valley Ski area.

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19.1 km

Bridge & Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

On the trail, you'll cross a beautiful bridge over a stunning waterfall. Perfect spot to pause before continuing.

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19.6 km

Van Sickle Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

At this point, the trail splits, offering you two choices. Continue on the Van Sickle Trail for a scenic hike, or take the California Nevada Trail for an alternative adventure.

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20.9 km

Van Sickle Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Located at the intersection of Montreal Avenue and Park Avenue right behind Harrah’s Casino Resort. Follow the stone sign to Van Sickle Bi-State Park and you will find the trailhead …

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

1.78 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

19.3 km

1.06 km

1.04 km

731 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,530 m)

Lowest point (1,920 m)

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Monday 11 May

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Lake Tahoe Vista Point – Bridge & Waterfall loop from Van Sickle Bi-State Park

Heavenly Village and Gondola

California–Nevada State Line

Lake Tahoe Vista Point

Tahoe Rim Trail & Van Sickle Junction

Cliffside section above Lake Tahoe ski resorts

Bridge & Waterfall

Van Sickle Trail Junction

Van Sickle Trailhead

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