I'll be in Lake Tahoe for a day this weekend and would like to do a good open water swim. I've never been to Lake Tahoe, so not sure where a good place to go would be. We'll be staying in Squaw Creek, which is the Northwest part of the lake. Anything good around there or is there somewhere else I should be looking. We'll likely hike the Cascade Trail that afternoon, so I guess anywhere along the west shore will work.
Also, do you recommend a wetsuit for the current temperatures?
Thanks for any advice!
Former Member
The most convenient place to swim for me was the Commons Beach Park in Tahoe City just north of the 89/28 intersection known at the "Y" (also used by Xterra for their June event). There is a pier just to the south and one about 1/4 mile north with a bike path along the water. I put in at the northern end and swam back and forth between them about 50 yards offshore. The water is 5 to 10 ft deep and absolutely clear. Wetsuit definitely recommended.
See www.tahoesbest.com/.../parkbeach.htm for this and other options
