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Saturday, August 2, 2008
Quick update in response to the comment below on how I like to get into the Meadow quick and easy.
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Today My Wife and I along with our little monkey daughter took a hike into Paige Meadows on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. A friend had mentioned that Paige was going off with flowers so we packed the little one into the car and headed down the west shore for a short drive to the trail head located off Silver Tip in the Talmont subdivision. I would usually start the hike from 64 acres park but since we had a three year old its easier to start right outside the meadow. Before you pack and go make sure you have A. sunscreen and B BUG REPELLENT!! The mosquitos are going nuts with the snow melt finally over. But back to the hike, due to the fires last year the forest service is very actively working on thinning the forests as to not repeat last years destruction. The trailhead was littered with heavy equipment and logs ready to roll off the hill to the mill. I thought that most of the trails would be hard to get to or destroyed but those loggers are doing a great job of not hurting the amazing trail system around the meadows. Once we weaved our way into the meadow we were greeted with the beauty that only a high mountain meadow can offer, and swarming bugs everywhere. The meadows is still pretty wet so be aware that you could get muddy or have to jump across some wet spots, but after you proceed deeper into the meadow you will be greeted with rare flowers that only bloom for a short time. We were amazed at the awesome beauty of colors that were all around us. Our little monkey did a great job hiking with us and allowed some cute shots to be taken as well. Get to Paige Meadows before mother nature dries her up and steals all the flowers till next year.
| 1. | Head west on Pine Ave toward Tahoe Park Heights Dr |  | 0.2 mi |
| 2. | Slight right at Tahoe Park Heights Dr | | 0.7 mi |
| 3. | Turn right at Big Pine Dr | | 0.3 mi |
| 4. | Turn left at Silver Tip Dr | | 0.5 mi |
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Today My Wife and I along with our little monkey daughter took a hike into Paige Meadows on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. A friend had mentioned that Paige was going off with flowers so we packed the little one into the car and headed down the west shore for a short drive to the trail head located off Silver Tip in the Talmont subdivision. I would usually start the hike from 64 acres park but since we had a three year old its easier to start right outside the meadow. Before you pack and go make sure you have A. sunscreen and B BUG REPELLENT!! The mosquitos are going nuts with the snow melt finally over. But back to the hike, due to the fires last year the forest service is very actively working on thinning the forests as to not repeat last years destruction. The trailhead was littered with heavy equipment and logs ready to roll off the hill to the mill. I thought that most of the trails would be hard to get to or destroyed but those loggers are doing a great job of not hurting the amazing trail system around the meadows. Once we weaved our way into the meadow we were greeted with the beauty that only a high mountain meadow can offer, and swarming bugs everywhere. The meadows is still pretty wet so be aware that you could get muddy or have to jump across some wet spots, but after you proceed deeper into the meadow you will be greeted with rare flowers that only bloom for a short time. We were amazed at the awesome beauty of colors that were all around us. Our little monkey did a great job hiking with us and allowed some cute shots to be taken as well. Get to Paige Meadows before mother nature dries her up and steals all the flowers till next year.
Labels: Hike LAke Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Hiking, Paige Meadows, Paige Meadows Lake Tahoe
Nice pictures ... we just tried to find this hike and were not successful. Did you drive to the end of Chamonix Road and start your hike from there? We couldn't find any signs for Paige Meadows, and so we ended up turning around. Oh well ... maybe another time in the future!
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