Nevada · Hiking · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Upper Tyrolian Entrance Trail

Upper Tyrolian Entrance TrailPhoto: simonov, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.7 mi
round trip
198 ft
climb
8,608 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Upper Tyrolian Entrance Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Upper Tyrolian Entrance Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Carson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Upper Tyrolian Entrance Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Carson Ranger District. The route is short and gentle, with a total elevation gain of 198 feet over its 1.5-mile length, and the climb is steepest at the start, with a 6% grade at about 0.13 miles. The trail begins at a low point of about 8,525 feet and reaches a high of 8,608 feet. Its elevation gain is modest, making it a quick stop or a way to stretch your legs before or after a longer outing in the area. Several other hikes sit just 0.2 miles away, including Incline Lake, the Tahoe Rim Trail Connector and the Upper Meadow Loop. Mt. Rose Campground is about 1.4 miles off, and climbers can find Main Rock about 2.2 miles away.

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    Mt. Rose Campground

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    Campground · 1.4 mi from the trail
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    Fox Cultural Hall

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

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