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Mount Rose is one of North Lake Tahoe’s highest peaks at 10,778 feet and offers dramatic views of Reno, Washoe Valley, and the lake. Due to high winds during the afternoons, consider bringing layers to keep warm. The first 3 miles is an easy grade, dirt road, lined with the Tahoe’s indigenous pines, and a collection of mountain flora. At the halfway point, you’ll find a large meadow speckled with flowers and a pond that is great for a picnic. The last mile is a strenuous climb of rock and switchbacks, but the views are worth the effort. If you’re debating whether to tackle this peak or the west shore’s Mt Tallac, you might consider that Mt Rose is about 1300 feet less.
Directions:
Take Mount Rose Hwy/SR 431 approximately 8 miles North of Incline Village. Park at the trail head 1 mile south of the summit.
Distance: 6 miles
Difficulty: Strenuous
Elevation: 8,800-10,800
Dogs permitted
