This trail is located south of Lake Tahoe. Follow the Big Meadows Trail to the Scotts Lake trail junction approximately quarter-mile from the trailhead. Here the trail climbs upward at a gradual pace through limber pine, Jeffrey pine, and fir, high above Big Meadow. A great hike in the fall, the trail travels through a beautiful aspen grove which opens into a valley covered with juniper and sagebrush. A short distance further, the trail turns into an old jeep road, leading to Scotts Lake.

Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, Take Highway 50 southwest to Highway 89. Go south on 89 to the Big Meadows parking lot on the left. Follow the trail at the lower end of the parking lot approximately 200 yards, where it intersects with the highway. Cross the highway cautiously and look for the trailhead signboard.

Elevation: 7,200 feet

Ending Elevation: 8,000 feet

Elevation Gain: 800 feet

Distance: 2.5 miles

Difficulty: Easy

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