Glen Alpine Falls

Category: Tourist attraction in South Lake Tahoe, California

Address: 1580 Glen Alpine Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA

Reviews

El mundo de Gina

Sep 7, 2022

It is a wonderful place, ideal to have contact with nature. You can get there in your vehicle, although the road is a bit narrow, you can also do it on foot, the walk is somewhat long but very beautiful and quiet. On the way we met a bear. Nice place to rest. The entry has no cost.

Maya H. A.

Sep 6, 2022

Love this fall

Mark Pitts

Sep 4, 2022

The viewing spot for these falls is not the easiest to access. The roadway is very narrow and bumpy, so be careful if you have a large vehicle or a car with low ground clearance. There is limited parking adjacent to the road, and the falls are visible easily after a very short walk from the parking area. We visited the falls in the summer, when the water flow was low, so they were not that spectacular. (See photos) I’m sure that in the spring they are much more photo worthy as the mountain snows begin to melt. The geologic formation at the falls is really beautiful, though. I would consider it a “maybe see it again sometime” waterfall, but don’t expect much to see when the water flow is below normal.

Chris Chiu

Aug 27, 2022

The road to the falls is narrow and bumpy. Single lane traffic only leading up to the falls. You can drive right up to it though with parking spaces for about 3-5 cars. In late August, the water volume was just a trickle. It was not worth the effort considering the time of the season in my experience.

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Questions & Answers

Is this a hard hike in

Anna W | Dec 4, 2021
Oscar B | Dec 4, 2021

It is actually right off the road. Easy for my 86 year old father in law to get close enough get great views. Although, you can continue to hike and explore beyond the view areas.

What direction does the water flow? West to East or East to West?

Enrico Lallana | Oct 1, 2019
Rick Nelson | Oct 1, 2019

Yup west to east

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Is this waterfall still flowing now? Sept 2018?

Johnny Martinez | Oct 1, 2018
Dorine | Oct 1, 2018

This is a natural waterfall, if you drive 89 going south towards Tahoe you will know if it's flowing because you will see the waterfall from the road looking up the mountain. Just be careful driving and taking the hairpin turns. To get to the waterfall is a one way road, it's crazy!!

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Is the lower glen water falls still in August?

mr ramirez | Oct 1, 2018
Cody Hardin | Oct 1, 2018

The lower falls are still flowing right now.

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Is the trail/hike difficult with 13 month old/stroller and 70 year old with bad knees? Thanks in advance

Lori Kuebler | Oct 1, 2018
Ragni Chand | Oct 1, 2018

You can drive all the way to the falls. Be careful walking while carrying your baby. Go at least 4 hrs before sunset. 45 mins to drive up the falls, 1 hr to enjoy the fall and take pics and 45 mins to get out of there before dark. You don't want to drive down from there in the dark. Good luck and enjoy.

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