INCLINE VILLAGE, NV, July 12 - The Tahoe Rim Trail Association, founded in 1981, is a non-profit organization, which works to enhance, expand, and promote the Tahoe Rim Trail system, practice and encourage stewardship, and provide assess to the beauty of the Lake Tahoe region.
Experience the Tahoe Rim Trail this summer on FREE Guided Hikes:
Wednesday, July 28th: Alpine Lakes
Hike the Tahoe Rim Trail on the southern portion of Desolation Wilderness along Lower and Upper Echo Lakes. Climb towards Haypress Meadows to discover what wildflowers the heavy snows delivered. Dip down to Lake of the Woods for lunch before the return hike back. Space is limited, register in advance only and no dogs on this hike. Start time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Distance: 10 miles. Difficulty: Moderate
Sunday, July 25th: Tahoe Meadows Full Moon Hike (Must be a TRTA Member to attend)
Everything changes after dark – the trails, the trees, and the lake. Experience the Tahoe Rim Trail in a whole new light with full moon hikes in the Tahoe Meadows led by experienced guides. Enjoy inspiring views of the lake as the moon rises over the Lake Tahoe Basin. Experience the peace, tranquility and beauty of the Tahoe Rim Trail at dusk. Expect casually paced hikes for all ages, while slowing down to enjoy the flora and fauna, current happenings in the natural world and nighttime senses. Register in advance only, and please; no dogs on this hike. Start time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Sunday, August 15th: Birds, Views and Falls
The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA), and the Lahontan Audubon Society (LAS) are sponsoring this moderately difficult hike from the Mount Rose Trailhead to Galena Falls in search of late summer birds and spectacular scenery. We will take our time to enjoy the birds and soak in great views before arriving at Galena Falls and the surrounding alpine meadows. Possible avian participants are Green-tailed Towhee, Clark’s Nutcracker, Mountain Bluebird, and MacGillivray’s Warbler. Please register in advance for this hike by calling the TRTA Office. Space on this hike is limited. Start time: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm. Distance: 5 miles. Difficulty: Moderate
Sunday, August 29th: Mount Rose Summit
We use a ridge on the foot of Mt. Haughton to gain 200 feet in the first half mile; then cross that ridge to traverse for the next 2 miles with a zero elevation gain. Along the way we have great views of Lake Tahoe initially and then our destination begins to dominate the vista. The final 2.5miles to the summit is interrupted by only a few switchbacks along the way up the more than 1700ft to the top of this old volcano. Please register in advance for this hike as space is limited. Please, no pets on this hike. Distance: 10.2 miles. Start Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Difficulty: Strenuous
Tuesday, August 24th: Tahoe Meadows Full Moon Hike (Must be a TRTA Member to attend)
Everything changes after dark – the trails, the trees, and the lake. Experience the Tahoe Rim Trail in a whole new light with full moon hikes in the Tahoe Meadows led by experienced guides. Enjoy inspiring views of the lake as the moon rises over the Lake Tahoe Basin. Experience the peace, tranquility and beauty of the Tahoe Rim Trail at dusk. Expect casually paced hikes for all ages, while slowing down to enjoy the flora and fauna, current happenings in the natural world and nighttime senses. Register in advance only, and please; no dogs on this hike. Start time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Pre-registration is required for all hikes. Full moon hikes require TRTA membership. For more information or to sign-up for these hikes call the TRTA office at (775) 298-0012 or email programs@tahoerimtrail.org
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