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39.05, -120.03 · rel 3094865
39.05, -120.03 · rel 3094865
Tahoe Rim Trail
269,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
California · 39.05°N ·
120.03°W
269,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× 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?
3× viewpoint
16× summit
1× monument
McKenna Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
188,9 km
70%
Flagpole Peak
summit ·
227 m off route
237,4 km
88%
Cracked Crag
summit ·
311 m off route
237,4 km
88%
Relay Peak
summit ·
on the route
269,8 km
100%
Ralph R. Steele Memorial
monument ·
on the route
269,8 km
100%
Mount Baldy - West Ridge
summit ·
on the route
269,8 km
100%
Echo Pass viewpoint
viewpoint ·
33 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Marlette Lake Vista Point
viewpoint ·
43 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Mount Baldy
summit ·
80 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Painted Rock
summit ·
93 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Cinder Cone
summit ·
97 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Rose Knob
summit ·
163 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Picnic Rock
summit ·
181 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Rose Knob Peak
summit ·
184 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Twin Peaks
summit ·
192 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Brockway Summit
summit ·
203 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Barker Peak
summit ·
214 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Herlan Peak
summit ·
233 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Snow Valley Peak
summit ·
257 m off route
269,8 km
100%
Gold Star Peak
summit ·
322 m off route
269,8 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 269.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tahoe Rim Trail takes approximately 67h 7min 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.