Welcome to beautiful Lake Tahoe. We have listed a few suggestions for your stay and links to other resources and attractions.

Discounted Hotels

Parkside Inn at Incline – 10% Discount for SNC Parents’ Weekend
Located on Tahoe’s North Shore in beautiful Incline Village and nestled in a forest setting. Centrally located and close to endless outdoor activities….
Details: Dining Nearby, Pool, Hot Tub, Gaming Nearby, Shopping Nearby
Pricing: $$$
Property Type: Motel

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino – 25% Discount for SNC Parents’ Weekend
Come visit the most spectacular of Lake Tahoe hotels. Winter spring summer and fall our lakefront resort is always inviting.
Details: Dining Onsite, Dining Nearby, Pool, Hot Tub, Health Club/Gym, Gaming Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Meeting Space, Lakeview, WiFi
Pricing: $$$$ – Use SNC discount code for best rates
Property Type: Hotel, Resort
When booking use: Sierra Nevada College Corporate Rate or online Cooperate id number 60028

Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort – 20% Discount for SNC Parents’ Weekend

The lake front property was completely rebuilt from 1995 through 2001 making it one of the newest and best appointed resorts on the Lake. It is located on an unprecedented private 275 foot sandy beach on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe in the town of Tahoe Vista, California. A great escape for families, get-away couples and outdoor enthusiasts.
Details: Dining Nearby, Pool, Hot Tub, Shopping Nearby, Meeting Space, Lakeview, WiFi, Lakefront
Pricing: $$
Property Type: Motel

Discounted Dining

Wild Alaskan – 10% Discount
Seafood and grill
930 Tahoe Blvd. (Raley’s Center), Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-6777
Pricing: $$

Hacienda De La Sierra
Tex-mex, bar, outdoor dining
931 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-8300

Pricing: $$

Austin’s – 10% Discount
Steaks, salads, pies
120 Country Club Dr., Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-7778
Pricing: $$$

Crosby’s – 10% Discount
Pub food, sports bar, outdoor dining
868 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 833-1030
Pricing: $$

Bar Bar Bar - $4 Lunch Special
Bar-U Bake Pizza
760 Mays Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
775-831-2877
Pricing: $

Blue Water Café – 7.25% Discount
120 Country Club Dr., Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 298-2199
Pricing: $

Dimaggio’s – Free Delivery
Pizza, sandwiches
800 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 298-2424
Pricing: $

Susie Scoops – 10% Discount
Ice Cream Shop
869 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-8181
Pricing: $

Discounted Shopping

Incline Sprits – 10% Discount
120 Country Club Dr. #25, Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-9292

Village Toys – 10% Discount
869 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-8181

Dress the party – 10% Discount
774 Mays Blvd., Ste 13, Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-7278

Savvy Boutique – 10% Discount
899 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-4001

Hiking near Sierra Nevada College

Weather conditions can change rapidly. Trails may be under snow in some areas, especially in late Spring. Be prepared with proper clothing and equipment, no matter how short the hike. Backcountry users need to obtain a VISITORS PERMIT for any hike into desolation wilderness, obtainable at the Forest Service Office (http://www.fs.fed.us/)

EASY

Spooner Lake

Park at the Spooner Lake Trailhead, located in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, just north/west of the Highway 50/28 junction. A parking fee is charged. Dogs are allowed on leash. Trail starts near Spooner Lake Picnic Area, at the junction of Highway 28 and 50, Nevada (green metal gate on east side of 28). It’s about a 2 mile loop around the lake with mostly mild terrain. Since most of Spooner Lake is lined with aspens, this is an excellent easy hike in the fall to view Autumn colors.

State Lookout

From Highway 28 on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, turn north on Reservoir Drive, just east of the old Tahoe Biltmore Casino. Turn right on Lakeshore Avenue and left on Forest Service Road 1601 (by the iron pipe gate). Park in the parking lot just below the lookout.

During the summer the lookout is staffed with knowledgeable volunteers. Superb views of the lake can be seen through the free telescopes located here. A short self-guided nature trail, located by the lookout, explains the history of the north shore of Lake Tahoe.

Prey Meadows / Skunk Harbor

Take Highway 28 from Highway 50 north approximately 2 miles. Look for an iron pope gate on the west side of the highway. Park in one of the turnouts along the highway and do not block the gate.

Snow free in early spring, this is a great walk through a mixed conifer forest with filtered views of Lake Tahoe along the way. Look for the remains of an old railroad grade along the way, built in the 1870′s as part of the network to supply timber to Virginia City. When you reach a fork in the road, you have two options. The left fork leads to Prey Meadows which is blanketed with many varieties of wildflowers in the spring. The right fork leads you to Skunk Harbor, a small picturesque cove which offers great swimming and sunbathing in the summer.

MODERATE

Marlette Lake

Park at the Spooner Lake Trailhead, located in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, just north/west of the Highway 50/28 junction. A parking fee is charged. Dogs are allowed on leash. Trail starts near Spooner Lake Picnic Area, at the junction of Highway 28 and 50, Nevada (green metal gate on east side of 28). It’s about 5 miles each way to the lake but it’s mostly mild terrain (one full day will do it). Years ago, its water was diverted to Incline Village via flume and used to shoot logs through a tunnel to Washoe Valley for use in the Virginia City mines. Trail leads you through picturesque North Canyon, lined with aspens, to Marlette Lake Dam. No fishing is allowed a Marlette Lake because it is a fish hatchery.

Tunnel Creek Station

Trail road starts at Nevada Highway 28, across from Hidden Beach, about 1 mile past Ponderosa Ranch (no sign, look for gate). A steep trail road, about 1½ miles each way, at the ruins of the western portal of the old log flume tunnel. Limited parking along Highway 28.

Shirley Lake

It’s in Squaw Valley and the trail starts at the end of Squaw Peak Road. (There are numerous trails which follow the creek up to Shirley Lake; this is one of them.) It follows Squaw Creek about 2½ miles each way to Shirley Lake, passing gorgeous waterfalls and canyon boulders. (Top of tram to Shirley Lake adds considerable distance.) Going uphill, stay to the left of the creek; going downhill, stay to the right. The trail diverges and disappears at times but just keep following the creek and you’ll get there. Carry water. The hike is somewhat difficult and takes 2½ – 3 hours. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

Rim Trail – South of Mt. Rose Highway 431

Take Highway 431 (Mt. Rose Hwy.) north of Incline Village. Park at the trailhead located one mile south of the summit, just as the meadow begins on your right if heading north towards Reno.

A 9.5 mile hike leads you along this section of the Tahoe Rim Trail past sweeping vistas of both Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. After a short steep climb one mile into the trail, the remaining 8 miles are mostly flat. Turn around at any point to make it an out-and-back hike or continue down Tunnel Creek road back to Incline and then drive a second shuttle car back up to the top to retrieve your other vehicle. This trail is only open to hikers on odd days of the month which is the best time to hike it (i.e. August 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.).

Rim Trail – North of US 50

Take Highway 50 east approximately ½ mile from the junction of Highway 50 and 28. Parking is located just beyond the summit along the north side of the highway. 5 miles to Marlette Lake, 13 miles to Tunnel Creek. This trail provides wonderful views of the Carson Valley as well as glimpses of Lake Tahoe along a forested trail. Just before Snow Peak, the trail forks. The left fork leads you down steep switchbacks to the road to Marlette Lake. The right fork eventually leads you to Tunnel Creek Road.

Rim Trail – South of US 50

Park at the Spooner Summit Rest Area located along Highway 50. 2 miles to Duane Bliss Peak, 3 miles to South Camp Peak, 4 miles to Genoa Peak, 12 miles to Highway 207 (Kingsbury Grade.) The trail begins behind the Nevada Department of Transportation building. Several Views of the Carson Valley as well as glimpses of Lake Tahoe can be seen along this forested trail. It is possible to climb Duane Bliss Peak (8,658′), South Camp Peak (8,866′) or Genoa Peak (9,150′) by traversing cross country.

STRENUOUS

Mt. Rose

Take Highway 431 (Mt. Rose Hwy.) north of Incline Village. Park at the trailhead located one mile south of the summit.

Mt. Rose (10,778′), one of the highest peaks near Lake Tahoe, offers excellent views of the lake, the city of Reno and the surrounding area. Follow a dirt road for three miles through a Lodgepole cloaked forest interspersed with mule ears and sagebrush. In the spring, a lush meadow at the halfway point is filled with lupine, paintbrush and larkspur. The last two miles follow slippery switchbacks to the ridge line. Write your name in the log book located at the summit to show the world you made it!

South Shore Resorts: Heavenly Valley Hiking/Heavenly Mountain Gondola

A ride up 2.4 miles in the Heavenly Ski Resort Gondola will leave you breathless as you take in the panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. On your way up, stop at the Observation Deck for a latte at Cafe Blue or to pick up unique Heavenly souvenirs at Gondola Sports.