Nevada · Hiking · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Gray Lake Trail (Mt. Rose)

Gray Lake Trail (Mt. Rose)Photo: simonov, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.1 mi
round trip
871 ft
climb
9,336 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Gray Lake Trail (Mt. Rose) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Gray Lake Trail (Mt. Rose), so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Gray Lake Trail (Mt. Rose) is a 3.1-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 8,400 feet to a high point of 9,336 feet, with an elevation gain of 871 feet, and is rated moderate. The route starts at a low point of about 8,411 feet and climbs to the high point before returning. The trail surface is natural, and the surrounding land is part of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Several other trails sit close by. Third Creek Trail is about 0.1 mile away, Incline Lake is about 0.3 mile away, and Upper Tyrolian Entrance Trail is about 0.4 mile away. Mt. Rose Campground is about 1.8 miles away for an overnight stay.

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    Mount Rose (nv)

    Campground

    Campground · 1.8 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Fox Cultural Hall

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

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