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
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
This relatively short section traverses the west side of the Carson Range through lush conifer forest, stands of aspen, and flowery meadows.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 830 m
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
- Distance
- 37 km
- Ascent
- 926 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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
- Distance
- 34 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 862 m
Legendary thru hike of America’s West Coast states, from the southern deserts at the Mexico border, through some of the country’s highest mountains, to the Northwest forests and the Canadian border.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4133 km
- Ascent
- 57 km
- Descent
- 56 km
A remarkably varied hike through beautiful surroundings
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 109 m
- Descent
- 109 m
Short family friendly hike, with a surprise
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 159 m
- Descent
- 160 m
Scenic hike with Lake Tahoe views and route through Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 400 m
- Descent
- 401 m