Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Note for the Fourth Edition Foreword Overview Map Map Legend 1. Introduction to the Tahoe Area and the Tahoe Rim Trail 2. Animals and Plants, Great and Small 3. Let's All Get Along: A Trail for Everyone 4. Weather, Water, and When to Go 5. Fun for All: A User's Guide to the Tahoe Rim Trail 6. Trail Descriptions SECTION 1: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit, 19.1 miles SECTION 2: Brockway Summit to Mount Rose, 20.3 miles SECTION 3: Tahoe Meadows to Spooner Summit, 23.1 miles SECTION 4: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury Grade, 19.4 miles SECTION 5: Kingsbury Grade to Big Meadow, 23.7 miles SECTION 6: Big Meadow to Echo Summit, 15.7 miles SECTION 7: Echo Summit and Echo Lake to Barker Pass, 32.7 miles from Echo Lake, 34.9 miles from Echo Summit SECTION 8: Barker Pass to Tahoe City, 16.7 miles 7. Other Tahoe-Area Hiking and Biking Trails Appendix A: Resources Appendix B: Mileages for the Tahoe Rim Trail Appendix C: Tim's Top Five Places on the Trail Appendix D: Ways to Save Lake Tahoe Appendix E: Leave No Trace Principles Index About the Author
SynopsisExperience the Unparalleled Beauty of Lake Tahoe and Its Trail The Tahoe Rim Trail is a recreational paradise, taking hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians through three wilderness areas, as well as national forests and state park lands. It provides access to an incredible diversity of geology, flora, and fauna--and, of course, miles of unbeatable views of the area along the border of California and Nevada. The most important part of your trip is planning it. Author Tim Hauserman first hiked the complete Tahoe Rim Trail in 1999 and has since circumnavigated it three times. Put his expertise to use. Get the most from your time on the trail, and safely traverse a landscape rich in history and alive with nature. Tahoe Rim Trail presents the entire 165-mile trail (and dozens of side trips), divided into 8 sections. The new edition features: Updated maps and trail descriptions Information on difficulty, trail highlights, driving directions, and more Dozens of side trips and historical highlights Descriptions of the flora and fauna you will see Hundreds of tips for planning your excursion, whether it's a day hike or a backpacking adventure Specific guidance for mountain bikers, equestrians, and anglers Get the definitive resource for Lake Tahoe's crown jewel; it's endorsed by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association., This official guide presents the entire 165-mile trail, divided into 8 sections, complete with detailed maps and essential information.