I'm planning to attempt the full loop the first week of September. I understand that wildfires in the area are most likely throughout August until the first snow, but I would like some feedback if I should pick different dates or if there is a good shot the trail won't be smothered in smoke by early September.

Of course, I could make sure that any flight/hotel I book is refundable, maybe add some travel insurance too? Any input would be appreciated.

I am doing a 10 day TRT run this summer in July, and I wanted to resupply at Tahoe City as I am starting from Kingsbury North Trailhead. Is there any reccomendations for somewhere I can drop a resupply box in the Tahoe City area for 5 days? I heard about Anglow Sports but I emailed them and got no response. I may have to call them instead but I wanted to hear your experiences. Thanks!

Hi all! My hubby and I are looking to do a 15-16 mile trail run (out and back.) Anyone know if there’s any portion of the trail that’s dry where we could do this??? Thanks!!!

I’m planning on doing the TRT this summer (24) in August, any suggestions for great dates given the winter we’ve had. Initially I was thinking of starting mid-August, would like to avoid insect swarms from recent snowmelt. Don’t really care about the heat, I’m tolerant, I’m also interested in TA assist as I’m going solo, and would prefer not to hitch. Starting from Tahoe Meadows. Resupply in Kingsbury, and Tahoe City, with a top up somewhere in south lake tahoe area… I’d like to find somewhere to possibly do a zero to wash clothes and shower so suggestions and advice are appreciated. Thanks!

Planning to do a 2 day trip during mid July following a convention in Reno. Anyone know what the water situation is like along that route? I’m an experienced backpacker and can plan to stop at a water point for a night if that’s the only option. Climate looks temperate that time of the year.

Planning to hit the TRT this summer. Does anyone know if Heavenly still allows hiker parking near the Kingsbury South trailhead?

Can't thru-hike the TRT unfortunately but want to break it up into 4-5 sections over the summer that we'll do on different weekends. Any recommendations for how to break it up?

Edit: Forgot to add we're comfortable doing 15-20 mile days. We're expecting that a few of those weekends will be 3-day weekends.

Hi Everyone,

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be presenting with Will "Akuna" Robinson at the upcoming ALDHA-West Ruck event on January 20, 2024. Camp Herms, El Cerrito, CA.

Join us!

ALDHA-West Norcal Ruck
Saturday January 20th, 2024, 8am to 4pm

Join us for a one-day event all about long-distance backpacking. Whether you're new to backpacking, or a seasoned thru-hiker, this event will educate and inspire you for the upcoming year.

Highlights Includes:
- The Tahoe Rim Trail, with Will "Akuna" Robinson and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association
- Level up your Backcountry Safety Skills, with Danielle "Giggles" O'Farrell
- What's in your Pack? Gear Panel, with Duncan Cheung and Liz "Snorkel" Thomas
- Ultralight Gear Raffle, with gear from Enlightened Equipment, Granite Gear, Six Moons Design, Sawyer, Purple Rain, and more!
- Personalized Pack Shakedowns
- Breakfast and Lunch Included

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Flyer for ALDHA-West NorCal Ruck Event 2024

Wondering others thoughts on bringing a conditioned leashed dog along for the hike? She's carried a doggie pack before on some 5 mile hikes and hiked longer hikes without a pack. Lots of time spend on public lands all over the place. Works on a ranch seasonally. Tough girl.

Does anyone do this with their dog?

Thanks for your genuine input.

Hi all. I am currently doing some research on hiking this trail in summer 2024. For reference I am an experienced east coast hiker. I thru-hiked the AT averaging 20 plus miles a day with a handful of 30s.

I have lesser west coast experience and some people have told me this trail is fairly well grated and you can get more miles done easily on the TRT as compared to the AT. Curious people’s thoughts and what you may have found to be a “reasonable” but still a somewhat challenging pace for this trail. Thanks!

I’m trying to plan a 4-day trip on the trail. I’m pretty flexible on where to start, but I’ll be flying in so I need to take ground transport into account. I’m an experienced backpacker but fairly slow - 15 miles a day or so is probably my limit on that terrain. I’d welcome any thoughts!

This summer, I plan to do the Tahoe Rim Trail as my first thru-hike. I am planning my day-to-day hiking and would like feedback from those more experienced in this area. I am an experienced hiker and have done big miles, but as I said before this will be my first backpacking trip over a couple of days. Let me know your thoughts on this itinerary for June 23-30, Summer 2024.

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Day 1 - Friday (June 21)

Start: Kingsbury North Trailhead

End: Star Lake

15.1 miles

Day 2 - Saturday (June 22)

Start: Star Lake

End: Round Lake

16.9 miles

Day 3 - Sunday (June 23)

Start: Round Lake

End: Lake Aloha

20.1 miles

Day 4 - Monday (June 24)

Start: Lake Aloha

End: Richardson Lake

19.2 miles

Day 5 - Tuesday (June 25)

Start: Richardson Lake

End: Page Meadows

18.9 miles

Day 6 - Wednesday (June 26)

Start: Page Meadows

End: Watson Lake

(Resupply in Tahoe City)

15.8 miles

Day 7 - Thursday (June 27)

Start: Watson Lake

End: Mud Lake

17.0 miles

Day 8 - Friday (June 28)

Start: Mud Lake

End: Twin Lakes

19.1 miles

Day 9 - Saturday (June 29)

Start: Twin Lakes

End: Spooner Lake

12.9 miles

Day 10 - Sunday (June 30)

Start: Spooner Lake

End: Kingsbury North Trailhead

12.3 miles

A group of us are planning to set up some trail magic at Barker Pass (west shore of Lake Tahoe) this coming Sunday for TRT and PCT hikers. We'll be near the picnic tables by the parking lot at the trailhead.

Freshly made pizza, fruit, snacks, soda, beer, device charging, trash service, and more!

We're coming up from Reno so we'll hopefully be all set up by around 10am.

We did this last year and it was lots of fun!

Are any of the highway crossings sketchy? Specifically thinking about the highway 50 crossing at spooner summit. Thanks :)

Starting a thru hike of the TRT near Stateline and wanted to know if there was any place I could park my car for about 10 to 11 days? Thanks

I was hoping to drop off a resupply box somewhere in Meyers on my drive up to my starting point in Tahoe Meadows. Does anyone know which establishments will accept and hold resupply boxes? I called the Holiday Market and they said they weren't sure and to call back tomorrow when the manager is available. So I'm assuming it's not common practice for them and am expecting a no when I call tomorrow. Does anyone know where else I can try in that area?

My 16 year old son just finished hiking the TRT with a friend today! They started July 31 and finished August 11th.

Sharing this itinerary for anyone looking for ideas and campsites. It took them 11 nights/12 days and they started at Tahoe Meadows / Mt. Rose Summit.

I resupplied them with water only at Spooner Summit and Brockway, and did 3 day food resupplies at Kingsbury, Echo Summit, and Barker Pass. They got a real dinner at Tahoe City and camped right at the start of the trail leaving town that night.T hey got a last night/day resupply of food at Brockway with the final water drop.

As others have noted Brockway is a key water drop point as there isn't much water between Watson Lake and the spring by Mud Lake. Marlette Campground's pump was still broken, but there was a stream flowing nearby. Spooner Summit has water in the rec area, but we resupplied them to save the walk as there is no reliable water otherwise from Marlette to Kingsbury. After that stretch, water was plentiful and a non-issue.

Would be very doable with this start to resupply yourself in South Lake Tahoe once you hit Kingsbury, again at the Echo Lake Chalet store, and then in Tahoe City, with only a need to cache water at Brockway.

I added estimated elevation climbed here so you can see how the various days stacked up in steepness. They opted to not start at Tahoe City as those first two nights are the toughest climbing wise of the entire trip.

They had a great trip, although probably too sore and tired right now to appreciate it all!

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Hey fellow hikers! 🌲

I'm planning a 10-day thru-hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail starting at the very end of August, starting from Tahoe City and going clockwise. I've done some research, but I'd love to hear from those who have experienced this trail firsthand.

Here's what I'm looking for:

1. Day-by-Day Breakdown: If you've done a similar 10-day hike, I'd appreciate a breakdown of your daily mileage, camping spots, and any must-see locations along the way.
2. Resupply Points: What are the best spots for resupplying? Any tips on what to pack or where to stop would be super helpful.
3. Trail Conditions: I'm aware that conditions can vary. What should I expect in terms of snow, trail closures, or other challenges?
4. Permits and Regulations: Any advice on necessary permits, camping regulations, or other legal considerations?
5. Personal Insights: What were your favorite parts of the trail? Any hidden gems, favorite camping spots, or lessons learned?

I'm an experienced backpacker, so I'm comfortable with challenging terrain, but I want to make the most of this incredible trail. Your insights, recommendations, and personal experiences would be invaluable in helping me plan this trip.

Thanks in advance for your wisdom, and happy trails! 🏞️

The trail angels are out in force. The water at certain spots is beyond.

Thank you to all of you for water and trash disposal. I am still on trail with others, but we talk about you folks.

Please be a legend for us. You rock.

Hello, seeking some input re: tents. I have two that I could use on an upcoming TRT.

Tent A: very light, very small, only enough room for a person, pack must sleep outside.

Tent B: heavier, room for person + pack. (still fairly light)

If I go the lighter route, what are the odds of my pack being rummaged in the night if it hanging out by itself?

The weight difference is like 7 oz I think.

Thanks

Hey all! I am planning on starting the TRT soon. I am an experienced backpacker but this will be my longest trip, and I am doing it solo! I am a bit nervous mostly because I am a young woman. Im planning on trying to camp away from trailheads and roads, I have a GPS/ phone/ pepper spray/ etc and feel like i’ve pretty much covered my bases! Is there any advice you would give a person attempting the TRT and advice (or reassurance) you’d give a solo woman? Thanks!!

Newbie question, but are there walk-in permits available, and if so where and how? Too many mitigating factors for me right now to reserve exact dates.

Whatsup hikers! I’m just curious to see if anyone else is planning to start on August 8th from Tahoe City and go clockwise. I’m also wondering if the Tramway market is sufficient enough for a halfway resupply point. TIA

Does anyone know where it's safe to store a car for 4-5 days in Tahoe City?

Scheduled to do Echo Lake to Tahoe City next Friday and need somewhere to keep the car during that time. Driving into Tahoe City and getting a ride back to Echo Lake to start the trail.

Hey! And thanks in advance :-)

I'm flying into Reno early August to try and do the trail in 10 days or so. I'm planning on stocking up in Tahoe City to start and then resupplying once along the way. What would be the best place to do that? I'm not partial to starting clock or counter-clockwise. I won't have a camping stove with me. Thanks!

Anyone doing the Echo Lake to Tahoe City portion this month?

I've seen the pictures of Aloha still pretty frozen but curious of other portions of the trail. Seems like anything above 8k still has a good amount of snow

Howdy! I'm planning on sending my resupply boxes tomorrow or the next day and was planning on resupplying at Meyers before entering the desolation wilderness. I need to mail myself boxes because I have some dietary restrictions. However, Google tells me that the post office at Meyers is closed. Any truth to this? What are my other resupply options before I enter desolation?

Starting clockwise thru hike on July 7 starting at tahoe city. Wondering if anyone else is planning on being out there! If you have any hostel / resupply / town / trail angel recommendations or advice let me know. Cannot wait to get out there

I was planning to do this loop next week (Th/Fri). I am getting some mixed signals on the trail conditions.

I hearing everything from "you need crampons and an ice ax" to it should be fine with gators and some trekking poles.

Based on this....it seems like the former.

I realize this is not TRT, but it was the closest I could find. If there is a better place to post, please let me know. Any guidance is appreciated.