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California
3.3 mi
Distance
1,032 ft
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Why you'll love it
Western State Tahoe Rim Tie
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The Western State Tahoe Rim Tie is a scenic connector trail that links into the renowned Tahoe Rim Trail system in the Lake Tahoe region. This 3.3-mile route gains over 1,000 feet through mixed conifer forest and alpine terrain, offering hikers access to stunning high-elevation vistas and the broader TRT network. The trail serves as an excellent day hike or connector for longer Tahoe Rim Trail adventures.
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~5 min drive
Steep 1.67-mile connector with 600 ft gain near Lake Tahoe.
Bear Creek Trail
~6 min drive
Steady 4-mile creek-side hike with nearly 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Blackjack
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Quick Nevada desert walk with minimal elevation gain.
Big Chief
~2 min drive
16-mile moderate hike with 496 ft gain in Big Chief area.
Watson Creek
~6 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain near Watson Creek.
Granite Chief
~8 min drive
Steep alpine climb to granite peaks with panoramic Sierra views.
Blackjack
~19 min drive
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Pole Creek Nordic
~4 min drive
Moderate 10-mile nordic trail with 2,215 ft elevation gain through forested terrain.
Cold Stream
~11 min drive
Short alpine trail following Cold Stream with steady elevation gain.
