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Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT)

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267 km Length
approx. 13 days Duration
8.100 m Elevation gain
8.100 m Elevation loss
3.150 m Highest point
Jun–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Tahoe Rim Trail

Difficulty
Length 267 km
Elevation gain 8.100 m
Elevation loss 8.100 m
Highest Point 3.150 m · Relay Peak
Lowest Point 1.897 m · Lake Tahoe
Round Trip Yes
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

267 km
8.100 m
8.100 m
Relay Peak
3.150 m
Lake Tahoe
1.897 m

Best time to go

June – September
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About the trail

The Tahoe Rim Trail runs for a length of 267 kilometers through Kalifornien and Nevada in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 13 days to walk the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Tahoe Rim Trail

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
No problem with fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
No power supply on the trail
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!

Getting there & route: Tahoe Rim Trail

Arrival

You will arrive to Tahoe Rim Trail via Reno Tahoe International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Rental car / Uber. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Tahoe Rim Trail is via Reno Tahoe International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Rental car / Uber. Takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Tahoe Rim Trail

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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