Intermediate Hike Series: Big Meadow to Dardanelles Lake

Description

Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) and our trained guides on our Intermediate Fall hike series!

The hike to Dardanelles Lake features a short, steady climb to Big Meadow, then a long, gradual ascent to a ridge with beautiful views of the peaks surrounding Dardanelles Lake. After the ridge, the trail descends through beautiful forest and crosses a couple of shallow creeks before arriving at the lovely, granite-rimmed Dardanelles Lake. This out and back trail is considered moderately challenging and is 7.5 miles long roundtrip with 1300′ elevation gain. Bring your own lunch, snacks, and water and enjoy a lovely day on trail with fellow hiking enthusiasts!

What to Expect

TRTA outings are group outings, and we do our best to keep the group together. Trip leaders dedicate much of their time throughout the year, sharing their passion for the outdoors. They are well-trained and experienced. Please respect their decisions made on the trail.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

7.5 miles roundtrip

Location

Big Meadow Trailhead

Time

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

What to Bring

• Water (2-3 liters per person)
• Lunch and Snacks
• Windbreaker
• Closed-toed Shoes
• Trekking Poles (recommended)
• Lip Balm (> SPF 15+)
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Field Guide (optional)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (optional)
• Personal Medications/Epi-Pen*

*Communicate any medical issues in a private conversation with your guides at the trailhead.

For more information about the trek, contact angeliquec@tahoerimtrail.org.

Leave No Trace

We practice the seven Leave No Trace (LNT) principles on each of our programs. We encourage you to learn more about these strategies for reducing your impact by visiting www.lnt.org.

• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors