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    Tahoe Rim Trail

    4.9 (18 reviews)

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    Janet M.

    Beautiful Tahoe Rim Trail so stunning are the views. This is a 165 Mile hike around the Tahoe basin with elevation of 10,300 feet. We did a very small portion of this hike about 5 miles in and 5 mile journey out that connects to the Van Sickle connector hike which is 3.4 Miles. The views are breath taking and we encountered 5 small beautiful waterfalls on our journeys. I would love to complete more portions of this wonderful hike. Bring food, water, hat, bug spray, sunscreen and a good set of exceptional lungs and strong legs... lol... Tahoe Rim Trail is just what the Doctor ordered. Peace, beauty and serenity...

    9/14/2018:  Lake Tahoe Basin.
    Shirley M. F.

    9/14/2018: It has taken me DECADES walking parts of the entire Tahoe Rim Trail, i.e., TRT . . . I wonder if, I'll ever finish hiking the entire trail? I have hiked parts of the Pacific Crest Trail which I think the Tahoe Rim Trail is an off-shoot of the Pacific Crest Trail . . . Here's the URL link: https://rootsrated.com/lake-tahoe-ca/hiking/tahoe-rim-trail-pacific-crest-trail-through-desolation-wilderness-hiking "Both the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail and the 165 mile Tahoe Rim Trail share an approximately 22-miles segments of absolutely stunning trail through this breathtaking corner of Lake Tahoe. While I certainly can't speak for the entire PCT, this segment of the Tahoe Rim Trail is hands down the most scenic portion of an already stunning through hike." The TRT has twenty-two to thirty-nine miles hikes which requires at least, two weeks or more not working at all due to TRT's vastness in order, completing the 165-miles worth of stunning vistas: The expansive TRT requires applying for a wilderness permit so, you must stop by visiting "Ranger Rick" applying for you hiking permit. GO, go, go take a hike~literally!

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    Stefanie C.

    This trail holds a special place in my heart. My boyfriend and I took our husky puppy to Tahoe for a weekend, where he saw snow for the first time here! We drove around for a good spot and happened upon Tahoe Rim Trail, specifically the Kingsbury North one. In the section that Google Maps indicates, there's a good amount of parking, although... We were literally the only ones there. Hooray! Freedom! We had our puppy on a long leash and let him run around and experience snowfall. I'm interested in coming back here during the summer to do the actual hike when snow isn't covering the roads. Not sure if it gets crowded, but hikes seem pretty empty when you arrive first thing in the morning. And it's 30 minutes from where we usually stay, so not bad!

    The trail is quite flat.
    Navin K.

    We hiked 10 miles this morning from the Ridge Resorts (near Heavenly ski resort) to Heavenly Village by the lake in South Lake Tahoe. A big portion of this was along the Tahoe Rim Trail, before we took the Van Sickle trail downhill. The Tahoe Rim Trail is quite flat, and easy for someone with a moderate fitness level. We left early (well before 7) to take advantage of the cool weather and shady trees, and enjoyed gorgeous views around every corner. I loved seeing all the new growth of pine trees. This bodes well as the sugar pines in the forest has been devastated by the blister rust fungus. We also spied deer and saw bear tracks (we think) and there were birds and signs of small wildlife everywhere. Would highly recommend this hike if you're staying anywhere near the Ridge.

    Kingsbury South Trailhead
    Jana C.

    160 miles around Tahoe. Can access v near the Stagecoach Express lift. Large parking lot there. For those staying at Ridge, between tennis courts and Naegle 12 building, access too. Easy to moderate hiking at one's fingertips. Go for a while or a jaunt!

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    Dennis L.

    This part of The Tahoe Rim Trail is on Mt Rose. And probably is best described as a two part hike. The first being to the waterfall. And the second up to the summit of Mt Rose at 10,771 feet. The first to the waterfall is a moderate difficulty. The 2,300 elevation gain to the summit is probably best described as pleasant rather than challenging. October is a excellent month to take in the fall colors of the Sierras. As soon as you start your hike your able to taken beautiful Lake Tahoe. As the trail quickly becomes a extremely pleasant walk through pine tree, on a well maintained path. And the spectacular view continue all the wall the falls. The second part of the little over 10 mile hike, is of course to the summit. It's well worth the extra effort. The views are just breathtaking. A absolute wonderful way to spend a memorable afternoon.

    Kathleen Y.

    Snow!! Nice trails, great climate, scenic views, good exercise. Can't believe it intersects with Heavely lifts!

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    Lam Watah Trail to NV Beach - Trail

    Lam Watah Trail to NV Beach

    4.7(20 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    I just found out about Lam Watah Trail (in South Lake Tahoe/Stateline in the Nevada side) and…read morewalked it recently. The name in Washoe means permanent mortar by the stream. The trailhead is right within walking distance from the casinos and Stateline/Highway 50. If walking the strip/Stateline is not your thing, don't forget about the free Lake Link shuttle service. The trail leads to Nevada Beach. It's 2.8 miles roundtrip. Flat, no inclines. My kind of walk. Portions of the trail are packed dirt or paved with the majority of it paved. The trailhead has a small paved parking lot, it's free with no time limits but no overnight parking allowed. There are public restrooms. If they're open, I suggest using those because in the winter all the other restrooms on the trail and the beach are closed. We discovered that the hard way. There are two options of trails at the trailhead parking lot. You can use the paved path or the dirt path. The dirt path provides a view of Jennings pond and field as it is right next to it. Even though the pond itself is about 4 feet, you or your fur babies don't want to fall into that ice cold water so stay on the path. The field and pond tend to blend together in the winter scenery. The paved path doesn't provide views of the meadow or pond. Both trails link together. At this intersection, there is a foot bridge that crosses the Burke Creek. Even in the middle of winter, the creek had a trickling flow of water. The sound was relaxing and serene. The path from this point on is paved. Right now, sections of the path have ice and snow even on a warm sunny winter day. So be prepared with the right footgear. Along the way, there are info boards describing the history. I found out that the indigenous Washoe lived in the area before European settlers, and Rabe meadow served as the Sky Harbor casino and air landing strip in the 1940s. Crazy to think there was a casino and air strip here. On the opposite side of the meadow are large, beautiful granite boulder clusters viewable from the path. And Aspen grooves which I imagine are flaming gorgeous in the Fall. The trail leads to the beach. The beach has a walking path made of a composite grooved decking about 3-4 feet wide. The beach can also be reached by driving to it; it has a paved parking lot and street parking. On the weekday I walked the trail, it had a good number of folks and dogs. Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail but not allowed on the beach.

    An easy stroll just across the state line from South Lake Tahoe that takes you to the water…read more If you're looking for something strenuous, this isn't it. But if you want a scenic walk and don't mind a quasi urban setting, this is perfect.

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    Lam Watah Trail to NV Beach - Pond path from the trailhead. You can use this path or the other which is paved (towards the left).

    Pond path from the trailhead. You can use this path or the other which is paved (towards the left).

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    Spooner Summit - Love this!

    Spooner Summit

    4.4(17 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    This is a great little spot for snow play during the winter season. Parking is a little tough. The…read moreonly facilities are Porta potties. There is a very small parking lot, and along the sides of the road, but it's a tight squeeze going down the lane. The area is beautiful and there's plenty of space and small hills for sledding. And best of all - it's free! We had *snow* much fun! Yelp 2026 Challenge: 03/30

    From my Genoa perspective, I usually take the Kingsbury grade to go to South Lake Tahoe and Back…read more I'll drive up from the Valley to the Spooner Summit if I'm going to the State Park of that name, Sand Harbor, Incline, and destinations North. I might drive back to the Valley via Spooner if I'm coming from South Lake and need to run errands in Carson City. Observations 1. As "The Lake" doesn't have a Costco or a Trader Joes, there can be decent visitor traffic coming down to the Valley from Spooner Summit. That includes considerable cheaper gas prices available at Costco gas. 2. The scenery coming down Spooner into the Valley is stunning. So can car speed of which a Carson Sherriff's car may happily pull you over. And that stop light can come into view fairly quickly. 3. One thing you might notice coming down are the distinct large piles of logs associated with the new Carson City Sawmill (in partnership with the Washoe Tribe). Tahoe Forest Products processes timber salvaged from wildfires, forest thinning projects. 4. I make it a point to drive this route (in either direction) for the fall colors. 5. What I always marvel at is the transition between Alpine and High Desert, in either direction. 6. In wintertime at the Alpine Summit, you'll find scores of cars and families taking advantage of sledding opportunities. Parking can be challenging. Some of those cars don't know how to drive in the winter (or understand chains) of which I saw first hand last Saturday as Gayle and I were dropping off Darling Granddaughter. Lots of slipping and sliding and 2 overturned vehicles were noted. 7. There are also hiking opportunities at the Spooner Summit of which I've only done the easy trek around nearby Spooner Lake.

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    Bryan Meadows Trail

    Bryan Meadows Trail

    4.0(1 review)
    5.1 mi

    The Bryan Meadow Trail, part of the Pacific Crest Trail, is a great hike, moderately steep…read moreelevation gain and about 8 miles round trip. It takes you across several small streams and over some minor boulders, and puts you at the end in tranquil Bryan Meadow, full of tall grasses and some wild flowers. Made me think I was looking at a Windows XP background photo. The trail and the road to the trail is not very well marked. Signs are falling down and some are so scuffed they are unreadable. Took off a star for that. However, if you know where you're going (directions below), it's easy to find the trailhead, and the trail itself is worn enough that markers aren't super important. This is definitely a workout, so novice hikers may want to reconsider, or at least plan some extra time for rests. I think it's about 1700 ft gain over the 4 miles in. I've read that you can take the Sayles Canyon Trail for a longer but more gently-sloping hike. One cool thing about this hike is the solitude. We went mid-morning on a beautiful sunny Saturday in August, and were the only ones on the trail. On the flipside, make sure to bring plenty of water, as you may not get any help from other hikers (there aren't many/any!). Oh, and our hound dog loved the trails and the streams, so she gives this hike 4 stars too! Directions: Take HWY 50 to Sierra-at-Tahoe Rd, and about 1.5 mi up the road, there is a gravel/dirt road turnoff on the right. Take the turnoff, and drive about 3 miles until it dead ends into the trailhead.

    Tahoe Rim Trail - hiking - Updated May 2026

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