As temperatures begin to warm, thoughts turn to warm wear activities at Lake Tahoe.  Wonderful hiking trails abound all around area.  This article features 3 one day hikes, in North Lake Tahoe area, suggested by Tahoe Rim Trail Association, a local non-profit specializing in hiking and, more specifically, in development and maintenance of Tahoe Rim Trail.  only real necessities for a day hike are good walking shoes, and a bottle of water.  You might want to take a pack with some snacks, a camera, and a few first aid items, just to be prepared.  You can bring your cell phone along, but don't be surprised if you can't get a signal along way.  Above 7,000 feet, you're likely to encounter snow until mid-summer, so dress, and otherwise proceed, accordingly.

first hike interpretive loop at Tahoe Meadows.  This is classified, by Tahoe Rim Trail, as an "Easy" hike.  It is mostly flat and about 1 mile round trip.   fun part about a hiking loop is that you never see same place twice.  trailhead is at about 8700 feet just below summit of Mount Rose highway.  You'll park in a paved parking lot, located on south side of Mount Rose highway.  parking lot has public restrooms.  This loop can be accessed from Tahoe Meadows trailhead, which is on south side of highway 431 ( Mt. Rose highway).  After snow melt interpretive trail is suitable for all users, including those in wheelchairs. This is a good hike for families with younger children; you can even use a jogging stroller.  trail is off limits to mountain bikers.  Tahoe Rim Trail Association, describes hike as, " A relatively flat loop trail, where you can explore open meadow terrain, flowing streams, and a lodgepole pine forest. Additionally re are informative signs along way which will educate you on a wide range of topics, including wildflowers, animal life, forest fires and Washoe Indians for whom this area is very sacred.   signs also having wonderful pictures. re are exceptional wildflower displays in early summer, however this area is beautiful all year round."
 

Also departing from Tahoe Meadows, is Mt. Rose loop trail.   TRTA classifies this hike as "medium" in difficulty.   hike is 5 - 6 mile round trip loop.  hike has some sleep climbs; altitude levels during this hike, range from 8900 ft. to 9420 ft.   beautiful alpine views on this hike include a waterfall.  If you're thinking about taking children, this trail is best for older children.  A seven or eight year old that is used to hiking would be challenged by this trail.
Location : This loop can be accessed from trailhead, which is on north side of highway 431 ( Mt. Rose highway) at summit.  This loop is for hikers and equestrians only. Part of loop is in wilderness land, for this reason mountain bikes are not allowed.  Soon after coming upon waterfall on this hike,  trail splits.  Keep an eye out for Tahoe Rim Trail signs.,  You will rap around to left and eventually come upon an old forest service road. Follow this dirt road down hill, as you continue to enjoy views of lake. Upon arriving at highway 431 re is a connector trail that will bring you back to your car, parked in paved parking lot at summit.  This parking lot also has public restrooms.
 

hike from Brockway (hwy 267) to Watson Lake is classified by TRTA as "Hard".  If you're hiking as a family, you might choose to turn around and hike back to car at some point, shorter than hiking all way to Watson Lake.  hike is 13.4 miles round trip, and changes in elevation from 7000 ft. to 7760 ft.  Brockway trailhead is on highway 267 about 0.5 miles south of Brockway Summit.  This trail is open to all, mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians are welcome.  It is a nice bike ride, but also demanding.  TRTA points out, " first 4.5 miles are gentle ups and downs through white fir and Jeffrey pine forest. In this section you will cross several forest service roads, specifically FSR 73 commonly known as Fiberboard Freeway; make sure you are rejoining actual trail after each of se junctions. After 4.5 miles re is a short 90 yard spur trail on your left hand side which takes you to a large rock pile that offers spectacular views of Lake Tahoe. During next 2.2 miles you will be heading gently up through beautiful wildflower meadows and forested areas. After passing several seep streams you will arrive at Watson Lake."  To make this a shorter hike, drive one car to Watson Lake, and drive to trailhead to begin your hike.