Tahoe Rim Trail - El Dorado Co/Placer Co. CA & Washoe Co,Carson City/Douglas Co. NV
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sbcamper
N 38° 50.127 W 120° 02.681
10S E 756522 N 4302667
This is one start or end point for a loop hike around Lake Tahoe.
It is 165 miles or 266 kilometers. Some folks do in and back portions.
This trail extends into the Desolation Wilderness Area and would require use permits (which are limited by
Waymark Code: WMMDP9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2014
Views: 2
number per day). Horses have a parallel trail ( in some places).
Mileage is given to the nearest locations. Expect mixed gravel, decomposed granite, and granite slabs in vertical climbs.
Some endurance types use the trail for registered trail runs.
It is listed as #36 of attractions at Lake Tahoe. A blind hiker completed the trail in August 17, 2014. Pack it in, pack it out.
Definitely check weather forecasts before setting out!!
Average elevation between 6000 and 7000 feet and more. In a good year, snow may not leave until late June. Don't count on cel towers particularly. Maybe if you reach South shore.
The trail passes through two California counties, and three in Nevada. El Dorado National Forest, Granite Chief Wilderness area
(Squaw Valley); Tahoe National Forest; Humboldt-Toiyabe Forest and Mt. Rose Wilderness; one portion in the lake Tahoe State Park;
Recommended number of days to complete: 8.00
Distance in miles or kilometres: 165 266
Shelters?: No
Designated campsites?: No
Number of designated campsites: 1
Permit Required?: Yes
Trail Website: [Web Link]
Best Season to Hike?: summer only
Overnight parking coordinates: N 38° 50.023 W 120° 02.560
Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: Not Listed
Overnight parking fee: Not Listed
Permit Fees?: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 1: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 2: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 3: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 4: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 5: Not Listed
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