#FALLEN LEAF LAKE BIKE TRAIL PLUS#

Stroll along a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail beside large alpine lakes.Įasy Hiking Distance 8.2 km Ascent 178 m Descent 178 m Rubicon TrailĪ scenic hike along Lake Tahoe's shore that links overlooks, swimming beaches, a waterfall, and a historic mansion in two state parks. Short trail from Fallen Leaf Lake Campground with views of the lake and Taylor Creek.Įasy Hiking Distance 1.5 km Ascent 18 m Descent 18 m Echo Lakes Trail Moderate Hiking Distance 13 km Ascent 554 m Descent 554 m Moraine Trail Rose Summit / Tahoe MeadowsĪ strenuous but gorgeous segment through the Mount Rose Wilderness Area and over the trail’s highest point, Relay Peak (10,338 ft).ĭifficult Hiking Distance 34 km Ascent 1.4 km Descent 862 m Tahoe Rim Trail: Tahoe City to Brockway Summitīeginning at the lowest elevation point of the Tahoe Rim Trail, this section is the start of a 165-mile journey through the mountains around Lake Tahoe.Įasy Hiking Distance 31 km Ascent 1 km Descent 830 m Glen Alpine Trail to Gilmore LakeĮasy hike past waterfalls, lakes, and a historic springs resort that leads to more strenuous trails in the Desolation Wilderness, including a way to the top of Mount Tallac. Walk the lofty divide between Lake Tahoe’s basin and the Great Basin, with huge views over the desert ranges of Nevada to the east and the familiar blue water to the west.ĭifficult Hiking Distance 37 km Ascent 926 m Descent 1.4 km Tahoe Rim Trail: Brockway Summit to Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows to Spooner Summit This relatively short section traverses the west side of the Carson Range through lush conifer forest, stands of aspen, and flowery meadows.ĭifficult Hiking Distance 28 km Ascent 1 km Descent 830 m Tahoe Rim Trail: Mt. One of the most scenic parts of the Tahoe Rim Trail, this section begins the visible transition from the arid slopes of the Carson Range to the lake-speckled glacial basins of the greater Sierra Nevada.ĭifficult Hiking Distance 36 km Ascent 1.2 km Descent 1.3 km Tahoe Rim Trail: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury South Connector

#FALLEN LEAF LAKE BIKE TRAIL PLUS#

Hike along the rolling ridgelines west of Lake Tahoe with epic views over the lake plus tranquility among shady forest and flowery meadows.ĭifficult Hiking Distance 26 km Ascent 645 m Descent 1.1 km Tahoe Rim Trail: Echo Lakes to Barker PassĪ section shared with the Pacific Crest Trail that tours many alpine lakes and incredible overlooks in the glacier-carved granite valleys of the Sierra Nevada’s Desolation Wilderness.ĭifficult Hiking Distance 50 km Ascent 1.7 km Descent 1.7 km Tahoe Rim Trail: Big Meadow to Echo LakesĮxplore a patchwork of forests, meadows, and lakes in the Upper Truckee River Basin south of Lake Tahoe.ĭifficult Hiking Distance 27 km Ascent 1 km Descent 968 m Tahoe Rim Trail: Kingsbury South Connector to Big Meadow Tahoe Rim Trail: Barker Pass to Tahoe City

Fallen leaf lake bike trail