Hawley Grade Trail is a 4.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near South Lake Tahoe, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
October 3, 2020Biked it, gnarly downhill and then the uphill absolutely kicked our asses.
September 19, 2020Tougher more technical downhill
September 10, 2020inspiring, thrilling, scenic
July 27, 2020great shaded easy to moderate trail with great views and a super awesome grotto swimming hole.
July 26, 2020My wife and I in our mid fifties and in mildly good shape. I think it’s fair to call the a moderate trail. We found it to be challenging but really liked it.
July 21, 2020We ventured off trail a bit to follow the river but we hiked most of Hawley Grade. Beautiful trail. Has several beautiful over looks on the river. Great waterfall at mid point. Ends a great eddy that has large stones for relaxing and a smaller waterfall.
July 11, 2020July 11, 2020It was just boring
July 10, 2020June 25, 2020Uphill on the way back is a great workout. Waterfall was about the halfway point!
June 14, 2020Nice little hike. Be prepared for a climb on the way back up. Exposed rocky areas are common, so just watch for rattlers; I didn't see any but they were probably around. The waterfall crossing is perfectly do-able as long as you're careful where you put your feet.
May 30, 2020Very well maintained trail. Not much parking available. Beautiful views for a not too difficult trail. The waterfall was a bit too strong for us to cross with our dogs, but if you could make it through and dry off, you could press on further.
May 25, 2020Great trail. Can be difficult to cross the waterfall in the springtime.
November 8, 2019Hiked 11-08-19
September 2, 2019Moderate to difficult trail along the south fork of the Upper Truckee river. To a great waterfall and view.
July 21, 2019Trail head was kind of hard to find, steep in places. We were the only ones on the trail so the hike was peaceful. We hiked to the first waterfall and turned around. You can hear traffic from the highway for the entire hike.
July 6, 2019was a decent hike. my wife and I made it halfway and turned back at the waterfall you have to cross in order to continue the rest of the way. beautiful views of Lake Tahoe in the distance and the other side of the ravine.
July 2, 2019Went out there on 6/30 and it was absolutely gorgeous. The falls were still flowing pretty good and didn’t fully feel comfortable crossing it, but other people were able to. Will definitely be going back to finish it out.
May 10, 2019Nice trail. Well maintained. Lots of water and a bit of snow. Could not get past the falls so we didn't get to enjoy the view from the summit. Will go back. Probably a good hike on a hot day as it is very well forested. Checked around at the beaver ponds near the trailhead but didn't see any beavers, just lots of evidence like dams and cut trees.
May 12, 2018Nice hike up but could not cross the falls in May. Views would of been spectacular i al sure
January 20, 2018Great waterfall and beautiful views of South Lake Tahoe!
August 28, 2017Gorgeous waterfall but got lost on the way back, went off trail and got lyme. My fault for getting lost and not backtracking immediately. Still recommend the trail though! Majestic mountainside trail n waterfall.
August 27, 2017Short hike, not bad on return trip up hill. It looks steep on the map but the side hill really makes it easy. Trail is well traveled.
July 1, 2017Easy hike down to falls. hike back up was enough grade to get your heart going. but overall a easy hike. Falls were awesome!
October 15, 2016So when you first enter park to the right behind the sign the trail is across on your left
August 24, 2016Nice trail. Lots of wild berries. Waterfall is dry. I would rate it easy.
