The 1.3-mile Cascade Falls Trail takes you through lush forests, with Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe scenery following you every step of the way. Despite being a short path, the hike can get difficult ...

The trail is about a two-hour drive from Modesto and a little farther from Sacramento, according to Google Maps. It is an “easy and scenic hiking trail along the Pacific coast,” Tripadvisor said.