Tahoe Rim Trail
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Placer County, CA
Point-to-point trail in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Placer County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 81.6 mi (131.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 13,596 ft (4,144 m)
- Est. Time
- 33 hr 10 min
- High point
- 10,299 ft (3,139 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead: Echo Trailhead 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Echo Pass viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Spring 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Campsite 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Fontanillis Lake 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from start
- Trailhead: Barker Pass Trailhead 31.3 mi (50.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 47 mi (75.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 47 mi (75.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Ralph R. Steele Memorial 47 mi (75.7 km) from start
- Peak: Cinder Cone 52.6 mi (84.7 km) from start
- Peak: Painted Rock 55.1 mi (88.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Watson Lake Campground 60.6 mi (97.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 74.1 mi (119.2 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Baldy 74.5 mi (119.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Tahoe Rim Trail
How long is Tahoe Rim Trail?
Tahoe Rim Trail is 81.6 mi (131.4 km) long. Most people take about 33 hr 10 min. It climbs 13,596 ft (4,144 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,299 ft (3,139 m).
How hard is Tahoe Rim Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Tahoe Rim Trail?
Parking at the start. 13 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Tahoe Rim Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 34 mi (54.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 31.3 mi (50.3 km), 47 mi (75.6 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Tahoe Rim Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (72% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Tahoe Rim Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Tahoe Rim Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Tahoe Rim Trail?
Cool Beans Creamery, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Tahoe Rim Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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