Tahoe Rim Trail Association

Our Mission:

To maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system and encourage stewardship through volunteer programs, educational outreach and community partnerships. To promote healthy, environmentally responsible outdoor recreation and provide access to the beauty of the Lake Tahoe region, now and for future generations.

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Trail Conditions

The Trail is almost entirely melted out except a few high elevation north facing slopes. Please help to keep us posted on trail conditions by calling (775) 298-0012 or emailing emilyw@tahoerimtrail.org

MOSQUITO ALERT

Spooner Summit to Kingsbury (OPEN)
Kingsbury to Big Meadow -(Open) except snowfield Freel Saddle
Big Meadow to Echo (OPEN)- a few snowfields between Showers Lake and Ben Meadows
Echo to Barker Pass (OPEN)- except large snowfield on Northside of Dicks Pass
BARKER PASS ROAD OPEN
Barker to Tahoe City (OPEN)- except snowfields near the PCT/TRT junction
Tahoe City to Brockway Summit (OPEN)
Mt Rose Summit to Brockway -(Open) Except snow field at/Near Relay Peak
Mt Rose Summit to waterfall (OPEN)
Tahoe Meadows to Spooner Summit (OPEN)
Updated June 30th , 2009

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Trail Fest 2009

Trail Fest, in partnership with Alpenglow Sports, will be held in the heart of Tahoe City at Commons Beach, and will start at 9 am with guided hikes, mountain bike rides , kayaking, paddleboarding and a trail run, and will continue to 3 pm with live music by Downbeat, Drop Theory and Jim Baldwin, beer provided by New Belgium Brewing and an outdoor BBQ cooked up by Smokey's. Throughout the day there will be a an outdoor equipment expo with more than 25 vendors featuring merchandise such as Mountain Hardware, Jet Boil, Salomon, MSR, Chaco, Lowe Alpine and many more.

Ever Dream Of Doing The Entire Tahoe Rim Trail?

2009 could be the year you do it! All 165 miles! The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is now accepting applications for the 2009 Annual Thru Hike. The 15 day trip will begin on July 25/26, 2009 and end on August 8/9, 2009