Tahoe Rim Trail: Barker Pass to Tahoe City
Hike along the rolling ridgelines west of Lake Tahoe with epic views over the lake plus tranquility among shady forest and flowery meadows.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 645 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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Hike along the rolling ridgelines west of Lake Tahoe with epic views over the lake plus tranquility among shady forest and flowery meadows.
Difficult Hiking
A section shared with the Pacific Crest Trail that tours many alpine lakes and incredible overlooks in the glacier-carved granite valleys of the Sierra Nevada’s Desolation Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
Explore a patchwork of forests, meadows, and lakes in the Upper Truckee River Basin south of Lake Tahoe.
Difficult Hiking
One of the most scenic parts of the Tahoe Rim Trail, this section begins the visible transition from the arid slopes of the Carson Range to the lake-speckled glacial basins of the greater Sierra Nevada.
Difficult Hiking
This relatively short section traverses the west side of the Carson Range through lush conifer forest, stands of aspen, and flowery meadows.
Difficult Hiking
Walk the lofty divide between Lake Tahoe’s basin and the Great Basin, with huge views over the desert ranges of Nevada to the east and the familiar blue water to the west.
Difficult Hiking
A strenuous but gorgeous segment through the Mount Rose Wilderness Area and over the trail’s highest point, Relay Peak (10,338 ft).
Difficult Hiking
Beginning at the lowest elevation point of the Tahoe Rim Trail, this section is the start of a 165-mile journey through the mountains around Lake Tahoe.
Easy Hiking
Easy hike past waterfalls, lakes, and a historic springs resort that leads to more strenuous trails in the Desolation Wilderness, including a way to the top of Mount Tallac.
Moderate Hiking
Short trail from Fallen Leaf Lake Campground with views of the lake and Taylor Creek.
Easy Hiking
Stroll along a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail beside large alpine lakes.
Easy Hiking
A scenic hike along Lake Tahoe's shore that links overlooks, swimming beaches, a waterfall, and a historic mansion in two state parks.
Moderate Hiking
The Brockway to Watson Lake segment of the Tahoe Rim Trail provides an easily-accessible backcountry-style ride with occasional lake views
Moderate Mountain Biking
Stroll through the forest past alpine lakes, then tackle a strenuous climb to the top of the proudest peak on Lake Tahoe's shore.
Difficult Hiking
Easy uphill hike past a waterfall to a lake in the mountains outside Emerald Bay State Park.
Easy Hiking
The Hole in the Ground is a 17-mile loop that provides an entertaining combination of everything a mountain biker could want.
Difficult Mountain Biking