Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe: Horseback Riding

One of the favorite things to do in South Lake Tahoe is a horseback riding tour. Climb atop a majestic steed, and let it take you back to the Tahoe’s early days in the Wild West. If you want to go horseback riding in South Lake Tahoe, you can do so in a number of ways. Those who have their own horse can venture out into the protected parkland a proper permit. There are also several businesses in South Lake Tahoe that offer guided trail rides of varying lengths. In fact, if the spirit of the Wild West takes hold, you can even conclude with a Western-style barbecue. For smaller riders, pony rides are available as well.

Camp Richardson Corral and Pack Station

Camp Richardson

Horseback Riding in South Lake Tahoe

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Amidst the glitz and glamour of this resort town, there is still a chance for visitors to experience the history of the area and to realize that today's Tahoe has its roots in the legendary Old West. The Camp Richardson Corral and Pack Station opened in 1934 and has been operated by the same family every summer since then. They offer one-...read more

Desolation Wilderness

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Desolation Wilderness is a designated protected wilderness area of pristine National Forest land within the Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County. Spanning nearly 64,000 acres, the protected wilderness is home to numerous alpine lakes, sub-alpine and alpine forests and stunning granite peaks, spires and teetering boulders that lend to the natural landscape's beauty. There are various places to camp that are interlinked by beautiful single track trails that are host only to...read more

Van Sickle Bi-State Park

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The Van Sickle Bi-State Park is all about bringing visitors even closer to Tahoe nature. As the only park in the country with an entrance that straddles a state line, the site is close enough to the bright lights of the famous South Tahoe casinos that tourists can walk to the park from the resorts. The trail system in the park caters to hikers, mountain...read more

Zephyr Cove Resort

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Zephyr Cove Resort is a true beach and mountain retreat with all that the label suggests. As a place to stay, it offers lodge rooms, individual cabins and an RV park. Dining is available at the historic Zephyr Cove Restaurant or at the Sunset Bar & Grille in the warmer months. The beach part of the resort is the Zephyr Cove Beach, a long stretch...read more

Zephyr Cove Stables

Zephyr Cove Resort

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Between the snow sports, the water sports and the casino fun, one aspect of Tahoe's recreational offerings that gets overlooked is horseback trail riding, despite the area's strong roots in this activity. Seasonal rides are still available out of the Zephyr Cove Stables, however, with one- or two-hour excursions through woods and mountains overlooking the lake. There is even the option to...read more