The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and Heavenly Mountain Resort are putting on  Hike with a Ranger programs this summer. 

Hikes will take place every Friday and Saturday at 11am and 1pm at the top of the Heavenly gondola. The guided hike is approximately one hour and will continue every weekend through Sept. 2.

Hikes are moderate in terms of difficulty. Closed toed shoes and drinking water are required for attendance along with a ticket to ride the gondola. No reservations are required and attendance is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Meet the Forest Service ranger at the top of the gondola.

This program aims to provide an enjoyable outdoor opportunity to learn more about the Lake Tahoe environment. Rangers cover a variety of natural history topics.

For more information, contact Megan Dee at 530.543.2618 or email mldee@fs.fed.us.