After yesterday's strenuous loop, we decided on a more level walk today around Spooner Lake a bit north of here.
There were occasional benches like the one I was sitting on when I took this.
One of the advantages of hiking with friends is someone else to take the picture.
We have seen lots of signs to look out for bears, but so far, this is all the wildlife we have seen.
We picnicked under the trees.
Then we drove further up NV28 to Tunnel Creek Cafe where we could get the Tahoe East Shore Trail, a three-mile multi-use trail along the edge of the Lake Tahoe. The parking at Sand Harbor State Park at the south end (closer to us) was closed, and parking at the north end was very tight in the middle of the day. The shore walk was supposed to be another level walk, but the trail climbed over a hill before dropping to shore level. (I suspect that coming in from the south would be less strenuous once that parking lot reopens.)
A tunnel took us under the highway...
...to Hidden Beach where we soaked our feet in the turquoise waters before climbing back over the hill to our parked car.
There is a hot tub in our building, but Tammy and I enjoyed a good soak in the outdoor hot tub with its fabulous views of the valleys on either side.
Tomorrow the plan is to drive around the lake tomorrow. Lots to see on the other side. Especially with no forest fire smoke.
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