Robinson Flat Meadow Loop

Robinson Flat Meadow Loop is a 1-mile, easy out-and-back hike in the American River Ranger District of Tahoe National Forest in California. It sits at about 6,700 feet, with the trail's low point at 6,691 feet and the high point at 6,718 feet, so the climb is a mere 11 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is short and low, so it works well as a quick stop. It's a natural-surfaced trail, and it's open to bikes and horses, which makes it easy to ride or saddle up for a short outing. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tahoe City put July highs around 78°F with lows near 46°F and only about one wet day in the month. Winter is cold and snowy, with highs around 40°F and several snow days a month from December through February. The loop starts close to Robinson Flat campground and the Duncan Trail, both about 0.1 mile away, and Little Bald Mountain is about 0.7 mile off. Paddlers can find Duncan Creek about 3 miles away.