The Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Mission Statement
The mission of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association is to maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system, practice and inspire stewardship, and preserve access to the natural beauty of the Lake Tahoe region.
Our Core Values
- Resiliency
- Resilient trails ensure that everyone can enjoy Tahoe’s trails today and in the future.
- Community
- The leadership, support, and dedication of our community are critical components of our continued success.
- Everyone can make a difference.
- Inclusivity & Diversity
- The TRTA strives to welcome and offer trail experiences for a variety of different user types and experience levels welcoming to all.
- Financial Stewardship
- The TRTA is privileged to receive contributions from our community to implement our work. We maintain strong internal controls and ensure that each donation, grant, bequest, and contribution is maximized to go the extra mile.
- Balance/Conservation
- We maintain a sustainable harmony and balance between a world-class trail experience for those enjoying the trails and the conservation of the natural environment including its wildlife.
- The TRTA’s work ensures a world-class trail experience for users but the organization acknowledges the need for its work to also preserve for nature’s sake.
- Sustainability
- The TRTA protects the trail and inspires stewardship so that all people can enjoy our world-class trail and its unique characteristics and captivating features today and in the future.
- Leadership
- The TRTA was built from the ground up by visionaries including volunteers, donors, and agency partners whose commitment to the organization established a legacy of grassroots support. The leadership and dedication of our community is a critical component of our success.
- Connectivity
- The TRTA delivers opportunities which connect people to nature providing significant benefits to both mental and physical health and creating a passion for preserving the natural environment and recreation resources of the Lake Tahoe Region and beyond.
- Stewardship
- The TRTA is privileged to receive contributions from our community to implement our work. We maintain strong internal controls and ensure that each donation, grant, bequest, and contribution is maximized to go the extra mile.
About the Trail
The Tahoe Rim Trail is one of the most iconic and beautiful long-distance recreation trails in the world. The 165+ mile single-track trail is open to hiking, equestrians, and mountain biking (in most areas). The trail circumnavigates the ridge lines of the Lake Tahoe Basin, crossing six counties, four National Forests, three wilderness areas, two states and one state park. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association also manages approximately 30 miles of side and connector trails. The entire Tahoe Rim Trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail (aside from approximately 50 miles that are co-located with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and is therefore part of the National Trails System.
