OutsideMar 9, 2026Nature’s Great EscapeDiscover the natural diversity of the Reno Tahoe region, from desert to mountain and lake to river9 things in this storyTahoe Rim TrailTrailCircles the entire lake, offers casual loops to multi-day epicsBlack Rock PlayaSightBest for gravel biking, off-roading, land sailing, hot-spring soakingBonsai RockSightLone boulder and tiny trees are a photography magnetSecret CoveSightClear shallows make for perfect break after exploringPyramid LakeSightDesert lake with stark travertine towers known as tufasIncline Flume TrailTrailOffers exposed bench views of Tahoe’s deep-blue waterTunnel CreekSightShuttle runs between starting point and finish near Incline VillageMount RoseSightTahoe MeadowsSightRead the full piece at Outside →
