This is the place to find more information on site-specific and trail-wide projects the TRTA is tackling right now. The Tahoe Rim Trail was a really great thru-hike to do while still maintaining our 9-5 day jobs, with the added bonus of getting to vacation with some of our AT tramily members.It was nice to see the TRT getting used by many day hikers, bikers & backpackers alike! Along with performing annual and cyclical maintenance on the entirety of the 200-mile Tahoe Rim Trail system, the TRTA is also responsible for implementing large-scale projects focused on a particular area or aspect of the trail. The trail is relatively new, and its "grand opening" celebration was in September 2001.
Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail. On this trail you will find awesome technical singletrack that weaves around all of Lake Tahoe.
While we were hiking on a segment of the Rim Trail; we started talking about hiking the entire TRT.
The Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) is a 165-mile long loop trail around Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is 122,200 acres of cobalt blue water, and reflections of the Sierra. The best way to get to know it: The Tahoe Rim Trail. DISCOVER, EXPERIENCE, ENJOY.
The trail overlaps with approximately fifty miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Read on for information and inspiration on these trails – all world-class, amazing experiences. The Tahoe Rim Trail encompasses the ridge tops of the Lake Tahoe Basin, crossing six counties, and two states. Get ready to hike with our guide to preparing, buying gear, and travelling the 165-mile loop. 810-ft. Tahoe East Shore Trail bridge, Tahoe’s longest.
Nevertheless, the TRT has already seen several speed record attempts -- a testament to the quality of the trail as well as its location near to the hub of ultrarunning in North America.
Alec, and I set out on a quick 2 night backpacking trip in Desolation Wilderness in early summer.
The Tahoe Rim Trail is a circular journey of over 170 miles (270 km) that circumnavigates Lake Tahoe, crossing into both California and Nevada.
Walk around Lake Tahoe on the shoreline twice, then add another 20 Miles, and you hiked the 165 mile distance of the Rim Trail. The TRT traverses the Sierra Nevada and Carson ranges of California and Nevada, and shares about 50 miles of its western section with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. 2.2-mile south end of the Tahoe East Shore Trail. You can connect to the Marlette Flume Trail, Incline Flume Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail.