Nevada · Hiking · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Tyrolian

0.6 mi
round trip
397 ft
climb
8,761 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Tyrolian open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Tyrolian, 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.

Tyrolian is a short, easy hike in Nevada's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 1.3 miles, with a total elevation gain of 397 feet and a high point of 8,761 feet. The climb is rolling, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.08 miles from the start, with an 8% grade. The trail begins at an elevation of about 8,747 feet, and the low point of the route sits at 8,608 feet. The round trip is about 1.3 miles, and the estimated time is roughly half an hour. The Tyrolian area is a hub for mountain biking as well as hiking. The Upper Tyrolian Bypass and the Upper Tyrolian Entrance Trail are both about half a mile away, and the Upper Tyrolian Trail is about 0.6 miles off. For an overnight stay, Mt. Rose Campground is about 1.7 miles away.

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    Mt. Rose Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.7 mi from the trail
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    Fox Cultural Hall

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

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