Description
As part of the Tahoe Winter Exploration Series, the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) have partnered to provide winter excursions during the winter months.
Discover the wonders of winter during a fun and educational snowshoe trek to Picnic Rock. Located on Tahoe’s North Shore, this excursion will take you through pine forests until you reach scenic vistas of Lake Tahoe. While being guided by trained TRTA Guides, TINS naturalist Sarah Hockensmith will discuss winter ecology concepts and the survival strategies and adaptations employed by animals in the Lake Tahoe Region. This three-mile, moderately difficult, out-and-back hike is family-friendly and appropriate for ages 8 and up.
What to Expect
TRTA/TINS hikes are group hikes, 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 the decisions made on the trail.
COVID-19 Policy
A COVID-19 screening will be conducted at the trailhead. Do not join if you have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms as outlined by the Center for Disease Control within 10 days of the trek: shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, congestion, cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, loss of taste, or smell. Do not join if you have been or may have been exposed to someone that has or may have COVID-19 within 10 days.
