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Chimney Beach rocks (Lake Tahoe)
Unverified — not yet confirmed in person

Chimney Beach rocks (Lake Tahoe)

UnverifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)

39.16490, -119.93380

Confirmed by 0 jumpers

Giant granite boulders scattered along the shore at Chimney Beach on Tahoe's east shore, named for the lone stone chimney of a caretaker's cabin. Jumps at a range of heights up to about 20 feet, with the main jump rock at the north end.

Jumps at this location

Shore boulders

10 ft

Beginner (0-30 ft)

Main jump rock

20 ft

Beginner (0-30 ft)

Warnings

Cold, deep water and slick granite. No lifeguards; the walk back up is in full sun.

Access

Secret Harbor / Chimney Beach lot on NV 28 about 5 miles south of Incline Village (free, small, restroom). 0.6 mile down the trail, 230 feet of descent; go right at the fork.

Best conditions

July and August.

Submitted by SmartLeap Field Research