Dogs at Van Sickle

Walk in from Stateline with your dog on a six-foot leash. Entry is free, and trails climb toward views of the lake.

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The park

Van Sickle starts at 30 Lake Parkway, a short walk from the Stateline casinos. Trails climb toward lake views and range from easy to moderate. Entry and parking are free.

The rule

Pets are welcome on a leash of six feet or less.

Seasons and the gate

The park is open to pedestrians year-round, sunrise to sunset. Vehicle access runs May 1 to October 31. In winter, walk in from Lake Parkway.

The Rim Trail Connector

The connector trail joins the Tahoe Rim Trail, which allows dogs on all 165 miles.

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Sunset over Lake Tahoe seen through pines from the East Shore, boulders in the water below.

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