Black Rock Playa, Lake Tahoe

OutsideMar 9

Discover the natural diversity of the Reno Tahoe region, from desert to mountain and lake to river

Best for gravel biking, off-roading, land sailing, hot-spring soaking

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Tahoe Rim TrailTrailCircles the entire lake, offers casual loops to multi-day epics
Black Rock PlayaSightBest for gravel biking, off-roading, land sailing, hot-spring soaking
Bonsai RockSightLone boulder and tiny trees are a photography magnet
Secret CoveSightClear shallows make for perfect break after exploring
Pyramid LakeSightDesert lake with stark travertine towers known as tufas
Incline Flume TrailTrailOffers exposed bench views of Tahoe’s deep-blue water
Tunnel CreekSightShuttle runs between starting point and finish near Incline Village
Mount RoseSight
Tahoe MeadowsSight

Black Rock Playa