Incline Village is a small community in Nevada, located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a large, beautiful lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains, sitting on the border between Nevada and California. You can reach Chickadee Ridge via Mt. Rose Highway (Hwy 431). This snowshoeing ridge sits on Lake Tahoe’s north side in Nevada, close to Incline Village. This fancy town is known for its elegant houses, thick pine forests, and amazing mountain views.
You can get to Chickadee Ridge by taking an Incline Village snowshoe tour in the winter or hiking in the summer. Either way, you’ll get great views of Tahoe from the ridge and nice, clear trails. Just be ready for the altitude and changing weather on your Incline Village snowshoe tour so you can have a fun and safe time in the beautiful open fields.
Trail Info
The trail starts at Tahoe Meadows, right off Mt. Rose Highway, a quick drive from Incline Village. It’s a 3- to 6-mile round trip, following Tahoe Rim Trail signs through meadows and into the woods.
You’ll climb about 300-1,200 feet, depending on which loops you take. In summer, you’ll see wildflowers; in winter, you’ll need snowshoes for an Incline Village snowshoe tour. Get there early to park; spots near the top fill up fast.
Weather and Seasons
Lake Tahoe’s weather can change in a flash. Always check the forecast for Incline Village and the ridges above. Summer highs can hit 70°F (21°C), but thunderstorms often pop up in the afternoon…