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Caldor Wildfire Forest Recovery Hike with SPF

August 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Cost: $10

Educational Caldor Fire Guided Hike in Lake Tahoe

Details

Description

The Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) is a local nonprofit dedicated to restoring native pine forests in the Tahoe Region and beyond. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) serves as the primary steward of the Tahoe Rim Trail System, ensuring its protection and accessibility. Together, our organizations collaborate to offer engaging educational experiences along the Tahoe Rim Trail and throughout the Basin.

Join us for a guided hike starting at Echo Lake Sno Park on Echo Summit, where we’ll explore how the forest is recovering and adapting five years after the devastating Caldor Fire swept through the area. Discover which plants emerge after a major wildfire and learn about the fascinating processes of primary and secondary succession. A forest specialist from the Sugar Pine Foundation will be on hand to answer your questions and share his expertise.

Come hike with us through the woods, enjoy beautiful views of Lake Tahoe and gain a deeper understanding of forest ecology, wildfire recovery, and the resilience of Tahoe’s natural landscapes!

What to Expect

TRTA outings are group outings, and we do our best to keep the group together. Trip leaders dedicate a great deal 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

Moderate

Distance

3 miles roundtrip

Time

9:00 am to ~12:00 pm


What to Bring

    • Water (~one liter per person)
    • Snacks
    • Windbreaker/ warm jacket
    • Closed-toed shoes
    • Trekking poles (optional)
    • 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 hike, contact fionap@tahoerimtrail.org.

Please click the button below to register.

Check out more about our wonderful partners at:

Sugar Pine Foundation

Organizer

  • Fiona Pedrick
  • Phone 775-298-4491
  • Email fionap@tahoerimtrail.org

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