Geologic History of the Lake Tahoe Basin at Celebration Point
This Trail Talk is taking place on the Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s Anniversary! We’ve decided to hold this event at Celebration Point, a significant location on the trail for our TRT founders and a spot with amazing views of Lake Tahoe. Join us on September 22, from 1 PM- 2:30 PM, for a talk by Dave Schnake, TRTA Master Trail Builder, and retired geologist. Ever wonder how Lake Tahoe came to be? It turns out that the creation of Lake Tahoe tells the story of unimaginable global forces that took place over millions of years, involving thousands of miles of the earth’s surface and at depths many miles beneath it. Dave will give a non-technical explanation of Tahoe’s geology with descriptions of fascinating geological features that you can look for while exploring the trail. This talk will give you a different perspective on the many eye-catching formations in the Tahoe Basin and root you in the rich geological history of the American Northwest.
Celebration Point is on the north shore near Brockway Summit. To get to this location, we will drive about 3-miles up a single-lane road.
