This access point provides entry to the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, a 22-year-old multi-use trail system following the Truckee River from Tahoe City to Pyramid Lake.

The Hirschdale area offers designated parking and pedestrian/bicycle access to the trail and river, with recent improvements including additional parking spaces, directional signage, and bollards to manage vehicle access.

Visitors should be aware of ongoing bridge construction (2025-2027) that may cause delays and limited parking, and should respect the delineated ordinary high-water mark to avoid trespassing on adjacent private property.