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Saturday, May 12th, 2007 Mike and I ventured off to what began as the trailhead to Meiss Lake, but I saw another thin trail up the crest of the ridge and we decided to hike that way instead. At the time I had no idea that we were actually on the Pacific Crest Trail; later I discovered that fact. The Pacific Crest Trail is 2600 miles long and runs from Mexico to Canada on the ridge tops of the mountain ranges. We only hiked about 2 miles up Meiss Trail and then cut over to the Pacific Crest Trail to hike another 2 miles to the top where you see me jumping in the extremely strong wind. From the top you can see Caples Lake, Meiss Lake, Round Lake, Showers Lake, and Lake Tahoe in the distance. It is amazing.
Type of hike: Easy-Moderate if you are in shape. Day hike.
Suggestions: Bring a Camelbak, some sandwiches, and a few snacks. Stop at the ranger station right past Red Lake on Carson Pass and get a trailmap and get information. Wear sunglasses, put on sunscreen, and bring a long sleeved shirt incase it is very windy so you do not get cold.
Map: Check out my Meiss Trailhead Google Map to get driving directions to the approximate Ranger Station stop.
More information about the Pacific Crest Trail
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I have lived in the Lake Tahoe area for several years and had never made it over to Pyramid Lake
. The curiosity about this ”Pyramid Lake” that I kept hearing about finally lured me into making the 109 mile drive from South Lake Tahoe, California. So, off I went to catalogue a new destination in my adventure travel series.
The lake is about thirty-five miles northeast of Reno, Nevada and is strangely placed out in the middle of the desert making you wonder how this lake was formed. Pyramid Lake is located on the Paiute Indian Reservation. It is very desolate, but is a very captivating sight as you can see from the picture.
Facts:
- 15 miles long, 11 miles wide, 350 feet deep (has more surface area than Lake Tahoe, but not even close to the same depth)
- It costs $7.00 for an all day recreational pass which you need in order to do anything at the lake. This includes driving on any dirt roads and walking down to the lake. Boat usage is $9.00 for a day pass.
- This lake contains very large Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, but there are very strict fishing limits and rules.
Would I recommend visiting Pyramid Lake?
- Yes, if you have a boat or other water craft and it is a nice hot summer day. Make sure you bring cash; there are no ATM machines around and you need cash to buy your $7.00 all day pass. A few of the most interesting parts around the lake are closed due to vandalism and bad behavior. The hot springs and Anaho Island are closed off.
- No, if you are already in Lake Tahoe. I would stay in Lake Tahoe and spend time around the lake rather than drive two hours. Pyramid Lake is beautiful in its own way, but it is nothing compared to Lake Tahoe.
How do you get to Pyramid Lake, NV? Check out my Pyramid Lake Google Map for easy driving directions. Also, make sure to review this Pyramid Lake Ranger Station Website to get lake maps and the most recent regulation and day pass pricing information before making the trip to Pyramid Lake.
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