Lam Watah Nature Trail to Nevada Beach - Stateline

Lam Watah Nature Trail to Nevada Beach is a 2.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Stateline, Nevada that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Trailhead is near Stateline at Hwy 50 and Kahle Drive, just north of the Lakeside Inn and Casino, and ends at a dog-friendly stretch of Nevada Beach signed “boat-in picnic area.” The trail passes through an area of meadows once slated for casino development but saved by the Nature Conservancy, which donated the tract to the U.S. Forest Service. Its name is derived from a Washoe Indigenous phrase meaning permanent mortar by the stream. The area was used as a campsite for more than 1,000 years. Interpretive signs alongside the trail provide insights into the natural and human history of the area.

Cell Receptions

Good

Open Season

Spring,Summer,Fall,Winter

Stroller Friendly

Yes, all wheels,Yes, in warm seasons

Terrain Type

Paved,Dirt,Boardwalk

Water Fountain

Yes

Bathrooms

Seasonal bathrooms (May not be available during off season)

Pet Friendly

Yes

Trail Length/Type

~3 mile loop

Helpful Trail Information

This trail is excellent for strollers, carrying small children, child-paced walks, and bikes. There are two ways to get to the beach from the main path. If you take the fork left through the meadow, you'll get to the beach faster, but it's sometimes muddy. If you take the fork right, it's longer but paved. There are lots of excellent climbing boulders and logs all along the trail.

What gear would you suggest a family bring along?

Strollers, bikes, carriers, beach toys, towels, sunscreen, hats.

What baby or child hazards are there on this hike?

Fast-moving bicyclists, creek/wetland along the trail, open water at Nevada Beach.

Trail Website

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/lam-watah-nature-trail-to-nevada-beach

Parking Details

There's a small parking lot with seasonal restrooms and picnic tables. Additional parking may be available along nearby streets.

Lam Watah Nature Trail to Nevada Beach - Stateline - NV