Monkey Rock view of Lake Tahoe & Kayakers

I took this view of Lake Tahoe from Monkey Rock, a rock formation at the end of a 1.3 mile out-and-back hike near Incline Village. To get here, park along the side of the road on Highway 28 besides the Tunnel Creek Café in Incline Village. Follow the southbound paved road behind the café. After a few hundred yards, the paved road ends and gives way to a Forest Service gate with a Tunnel Creek Rd trailhead sign. Continue along the easy trail for about a mile. At this point, there is a self pay station — it's $1 for hikers and $2 for mountain bikers, so make sure to carry small bills. At this point, there should be a fork in the road. You can either continue on the longer way up Tunnel Creek Rd, or take a very steep short-cut up to the left. I recommend taking the longer, less strenuous way, as the hike is fairly short either way. Continue up the road, until the two trails join back together after about quarter mile. At this point, you should see a couple unmarked trails leading off the road about 100 yards, to a saddle and a small knob. Follow the trail up and to the left — Monkey Rock is just on the other side of the ridge, with beautiful views of Crystal Cove down below. For a zoomed in view like mine, you will need a telephoto lens.