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Nevada
Tahoe Rim Trail
20.2 mi
Distance
2,313 ft
Gain
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Inside Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
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Why you'll love it
Big climb
Out & back
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 20.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,313 ft
- Highest point
- 10,322 ft
- Lowest point
- 8,884 ft
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About this trail
This challenging out-and-back section of Nevada's Tahoe Rim Trail offers stunning high-alpine scenery with significant elevation gain across rugged terrain. Hikers traverse the ridgeline environment with expansive views of Lake Tahoe and surrounding peaks, experiencing the dramatic topography that defines this iconic long-distance trail. The sustained climb and remote mountain setting make this a rewarding but demanding adventure for experienced hikers.
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