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39.01, -120.08 · rel 3094865
39.01, -120.08 · rel 3094865
Tahoe Rim Trail
199,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
California · 39.01°N ·
120.08°W
199,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Nature
2× viewpoint
16× summit
1× monument
Andrews Meadows
Nature ·
382 m off route
8,0 km
4%
McKenna Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
139,3 km
70%
Flagpole Peak
summit ·
227 m off route
175,1 km
88%
Cracked Crag
summit ·
311 m off route
175,1 km
88%
Janine's Peak
summit ·
334 m off route
175,1 km
88%
Keiths Dome
summit ·
497 m off route
175,1 km
88%
Relay Peak
summit ·
on the route
199,0 km
100%
Ralph R. Steele Memorial
monument ·
on the route
199,0 km
100%
Mount Baldy - West Ridge
summit ·
on the route
199,0 km
100%
Echo Pass viewpoint
viewpoint ·
33 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Mount Baldy
summit ·
80 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Painted Rock
summit ·
93 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Cinder Cone
summit ·
97 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Rose Knob
summit ·
163 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Picnic Rock
summit ·
181 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Rose Knob Peak
summit ·
184 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Twin Peaks
summit ·
192 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Brockway Summit
summit ·
203 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Barker Peak
summit ·
214 m off route
199,0 km
100%
Gold Star Peak
summit ·
322 m off route
199,0 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Tahoe Rim Trail is 199.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tahoe Rim Trail takes approximately 49h 30min to complete.
No, Tahoe Rim Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tahoe Rim Trail starts near coordinates 38.826, -120.0388.
Tahoe Rim Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Tahoe Rim Trail is maintained and managed by Tahoe Rim Trail Association.