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Tahoe Rim Trail

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530-573-2600
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Lake Tahoe - Summer 2007
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Ranked #15 of 52 attractions in Lake Tahoe (Nevada)
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: This 165-mile, twenty-four inch, single-track trail is open to hiking, equestrians, and mountain biking (in most areas). The trail encompasses the...... more » Owner description: This 165-mile, twenty-four inch, single-track trail is open to hiking, equestrians, and mountain biking (in most areas). The trail encompasses the ridge tops of the Lake Tahoe Basin, crossing six counties, and two states. The Tahoe Rim Trail overlaps with approximately fifty miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. « less
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Reno, NV
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Fantastic mountain and valley views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

The Tahoe Rim Trail is considered one of the three great hiking trails of America, up there with the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails. Its nearest trailhead to Reno is only a half hour drive, at the Mt Rose Hwy summit with parking and restrooms. The trail leads to a 130' high waterfall, only 2.25 miles of easy hiking. You... More

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Las Vegas
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“Lake Tahoe Rim Trail Mt Tallac Hike”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2009

The Rim Trail is the most beautiful piece of land in Tahoe. There are many trailheads to start from. We did Tahoe Meadows, Mt. Rose Summit and Mt. Tallac. Mt. Tallac being the most strenuous of them all. Very steep at times but the view from the top is worth every step of the way. Plan on about 6 hours... More

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Cape May Court House, New Jersey
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“Stunning Scenery. Easy to get lost”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2009

We rode different trails and very little is marked. So at times hard to know which way to turn. One sign post had been knocked down. Fortunately Village Ski & Bicycles in Incline Village has a website with maps. Also Spooner Lake Flume Trails told us what to look for. Streuous ride. Guaranteed to go up hill a few miles... More

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Reno
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Experience the Tahoe Rim Trail”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2007
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I section-hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail, mostly day hikes but with some overnighters and one 5day trip through the Desolation Wilderness. The whole trail can be done as day hikes with some planning, and car shuttles. Beautiful, sometimes crowded, especially on the sections that allow mountain bikes. Water sources can be problem, especially on the East side, and following poor... More

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