Nevada · Hiking · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Upper Tyrolian Bypass

Upper Tyrolian BypassPhoto: simonov, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.6 mi
round trip
499 ft
climb
8,595 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Upper Tyrolian Bypass open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Upper Tyrolian Bypass is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 1.2 miles in Nevada's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, managed by the Forest Service. The trail starts near the middle of a small cluster of routes, with the lowest point at about 8,336 feet and the highest at about 8,595 feet. The climb is gentle overall, with a total gain of about 499 feet, and the steepest stretch comes right after the start, at about 12% grade. The trail makes a short, low-effort outing. It's a good fit for a stop while exploring the surrounding area, with Incline Lake Creek about 0.2 miles away and the Upper Tyrolian Trail and Upper Tyrolian Entrance Trail also within a quarter mile. For overnight stays, Mt. Rose Campground is about 1.9 miles off.

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    Mt. Rose Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.9 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Fox Cultural Hall

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

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