Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
The trail begins by following Tunnel Creek Road immediately behind Tunnel Creek Cafe.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
The paved road begins ascending toward the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
The Tunnel Creek Road trail starts where the paved roadway ends and continues up a wide clear dirt path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
With over 400 feet in elevation gain, about half occurs on the gradual uphill slope.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
An entrance booth and self-pay station mark the boundary of Spooner Backcountry - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
The steep shortcut forks off to the left and heads up a steep route that gains about 200 feet in elevation, while the main route continues on a gradual climb straight ahead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
Views of the East Shore Trail from the gradual climb on the main route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
A simple sign at the the intersection between the shortcut and the main route mark where hikers should leave Tunnel Creek Road and head on a spur track to the left.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
Monkey Rock, the granite monkey that keeps comical sentry over the breathtaking views of North Lake Tahoe.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
Granite rocks mark amazing viewpoints at the top of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/06/2019
Monkey Rock overlooking Lake Tahoe.