Your Compass to
Epic Adventures
Trails, campsites, and backpacking routes handpicked for the wilderness-bound scout
Community-curated adventures from scouts who've been there
Trails
Featured Hikes
Loch Leven Lakes Trail
Gorgeous Sierra Nevada trail passing through forest and granite to three serene alpine lakes. Popular with families and backpackers.
Cronan Ranch Loop
Scenic loop trail through oak woodlands and along the South Fork American River. Part of Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park with historic ranch views.
Eagle Lake Trail
Moderate hike through Desolation Wilderness leading to the picturesque Eagle Lake. Trail offers beautiful alpine scenery and is accessible from Emerald Bay.
Camping
Featured Campsites
Sugar Pine Point State Park Campground
Wooded campground with year-round access in a stunning lakeside state park. Features a historic mansion and excellent cross-country ski trails in winter.
Fallen Leaf Lake Campground
Large forest campground with 206 sites including six yurts. Wooded sites near Fallen Leaf Lake with hot showers and stunning mountain views.
Beals Point Campground
Family-friendly campground at Folsom Lake with 69 campsites accommodating trailers and RVs up to 31 feet. Features beach access, snack bar, and water recreation.
Backpacking
Featured Routes
Rubicon-Rockbound Wilderness Loop
Challenging four-day loop linking the Desolation Wilderness and the Rockbound Valley via the famous Rubicon River canyon. A demanding but extraordinarily beautiful route.
Tahoe Rim Trail - Tahoe City to Echo Summit
Five-day segment of the Tahoe Rim Trail on the western shore offering constant lake views, meadow crossings, and high ridge walking. Accessible via multiple trailheads for shorter versions.
Desolation Wilderness Loop
Classic multi-day loop through Desolation Wilderness visiting pristine alpine lakes, granite peaks, and dramatic High Sierra scenery. One of the most iconic backpacking routes in the Lake Tahoe region.