Meyers.
Meyers sits at the junction of Highway 50 and Highway 89, about two hours east of Sacramento and fifteen minutes south of South Lake Tahoe. It is known for pine-shaded trailheads, quiet mountain bike singletrack, and a calmer pace than the casino corridor down the road. Meyers is worth visiting if you want direct access to Desolation Wilderness trails and roadside diners without lakefront traffic. Look elsewhere if you want sandy swimming beaches, walkable resort promenades, or late-night casino floors.
Last updated 24 Oct 2026
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What to do in Meyers California United States
Meyers is essentially a mountain junction where Highway 50 drops off Echo Summit into the Tahoe Basin. The town functions as an unpretentious base camp. Mornings start with hearty diner plates and coffee, middays belong to the granite trails of Tahoe Mountain or the Upper Truckee River, and evenings wind down around patio picnic tables with local beer and wood-fired pizza.
24 hours in Meyers California United States
Fuel up early with French toast at The Getaway Cafe, then hit the Corral Trail for two hours of fast singletrack riding. In the afternoon, cool your feet in the Upper Truckee River at Tahoe Paradise Park. Finish with a pizza and cold IPA on the deck at Divide. Select 1 Day above to see it.
2 days in Meyers California United States
Use day two for the granite high country. Take the boat taxi across lower Echo Lake, hike into the Desolation Wilderness toward Lake Aloha, and pack lunch for the trail. Head over Luther Pass by evening for a quiet tavern dinner in the meadows of Hope Valley. Choose 2 Days to expand the plan.
3 days in Meyers California United States
A third day lets you slow down and explore the southern passes. Spend the morning fishing or hiking Hawley Grade, browse the Wednesday afternoon Meyers Mountain Market, and climb up toward Carson Pass to explore volcanic ridges and high alpine wildflower meadows.
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Mountain Biking in Meyers California United States
Ride singletrack on Corral Trail and Armstrong Pass, where berms, granite table-tops, and banked turns wind through Jeffrey pine forest.
Backcountry Skiing in Meyers California United States
Skin up Echo Peak or Waterhouse Peak off Luther Pass for open bowls, steep glades, and cold powder snow away from lift lines.
Breakfast & Bakeries in Meyers California United States
Order huevos rancheros with homemade ranchero sauce at The Getaway Cafe or grab fresh morning pastries before heading up Echo Summit.
Hiking in Meyers California United States
Pick up the Tahoe Rim Trail at Big Meadow or climb the granite stairs of Hawley Grade for wide views across the Upper Truckee basin.
Roadside Dining in Meyers California United States
Stop along Highway 50 for thin-crust wood-fired pizza, smoked meats, and pints of local pale ale poured straight from Sierra taps.
River Fly Fishing in Meyers California United States
Cast dry flies for wild rainbow and brook trout along the quiet riffles and oxbows of the Upper Truckee River in early summer.
Cross-Country Skiing in Meyers California United States
Glide through snow-draped lodgepole pines on groomed Nordic trails at Tahoe Paradise Park alongside the frozen river bends.
Rock Climbing in Meyers California United States
Work friction slabs and crack routes on clean Sierra granite at Luther Rock and nearby Lovers Leap off Highway 50.
Alpine Lakes in Meyers California United States
Hike from Echo Lakes trailhead into Desolation Wilderness for cold granite swimming holes, granite ledges, and clear glacial water.
Scenic Drives in Meyers California United States
Drive State Route 89 over Luther Pass toward Hope Valley, catching quaking aspens turned bright yellow against dark volcanic rock.
Golf in Meyers California United States
Walk eighteen tree-lined holes at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course, a scenic executive layout set among towering pines and cedar groves.
Local Markets in Meyers California United States
Browse the summer Meyers Mountain Market on Wednesdays for Sierra honey, farm-fresh fruit from El Dorado orchards, and baked goods.