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Monkey Rock

Incline Village, NV
Length: 2.60 mi.
Type: Out & Back

About This Trail

[Total: 23    Average: 2.3/5]

This 2.6-mile out and back hike on Tahoe’s East Shore outside the town of Incline Village is named after the simian-like rock feature at its terminus and includes one of the best views of Lake Tahoe. There is no trailhead for this hike and you will have to park next to the Tunnel Creek Cafe. The hike climbs 500 feet overall and can be done gradually or by taking a lung-busting shorter route to the summit.

The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

 

Submitted by Joe Linehan

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Trail Features

Seasons Fall and Summer
Surface type Mixed
Elevation gain 500 ft.
Stroller friendly No
ADA accessible No
Water fountains No
Bathrooms No
Cell reception Spotty
Pet friendly Yes
Nearby convenience store Yes
Camping Nearby Yes
Emergency support
within 5 miles 		Yes

Trail highlights

Lake and Viewpoint

There is a steep “short-cut” to the left in the fork in the trail to get to the viewpoint quicker.
Watch out for bikers on the trail!
Monkey Rock is at the north side of boulders at the overlook.

Fee & Parking Details

Fee : $0.00

Park next to Tunnel Creek Cafe.

Trail Contributor

[Total: 23    Average: 2.3/5]

Hike it Baby Trail Guide is managed by the Family Trail Guide team. If a trail has been “abandoned” by the initial owner, it gets adopted by the team. Also, if there are no trails in the area, the Family Trail Guide team researches trails that are family friendly in the area to insure that hikes cover all areas where Hike it Baby hikes.

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Getting There

From Tahoe City, continue clockwise around the Lake on Hwy 28 into Incline Village. Take a left on Ponderosa Ranch Rd. Tunnel Creek Cafe and Road is on your right. From South Lake Tahoe, take Hwy 50 north to Incline Village and take a right on Ponderosa Ranch Rd.

About The Guide

Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L.Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L.Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
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