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Tahoe Rim Trail

ExpertCalifornia · United States

GPX
Distance
270 km (168 mi)
Elevation gain
5,935 m (19,472 ft)
Typical time
72 hr
Difficulty
Expert
Route type
Loop
Highest point
Not recorded

About Tahoe Rim Trail

Route map

Expert270 km5,935 m

Numbered marks every 50 km

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

Know before you go

Best season
April to October
Waymarked
Not consistently
Surface
Mixed natural surface
Dogs
Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Entrance fee
No fee recorded
Camping
Not recorded
Drinking water
Carry your own
Toilets
Not recorded
Mobile coverage
Generally usable
Parking
Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency
112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery
40/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
80/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
100/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
13/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
7/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
47/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

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