Tahoe Rim Trail

The Tahoe Rim Trail is one of the most iconic and beautiful long-distance recreation trails in the world. The 165+ mile single-track trail is open to hiking, equestrians, and mountain biking (in most areas).

The trail circumnavigates the ridge lines of the Lake Tahoe Basin, crossing six counties, three National Forests, three wilderness areas, two states and one state park. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association also manages approximately 30 miles of side and connector trails. The entire Tahoe Rim Trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail (aside from approximately 50 miles that are co-located with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and is therefore part of the National Trails System.

The views are vast, the terrain varied and it can be enjoyed by bikers of all abilities. Many local bike shops provide shuttles for the point-to-point rides within the Rim Trail.

Just off the Tahoe Rim Trail is one of the most iconic, technical downhill biking trails you’ll find, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. It’s rocky, technical, and not for the faint of heart, but the 6-mile downhiller is about the most fun you can have on two wheels.

Each year hundreds of volunteers give over 15,000 volunteer hours both on and off the trail building and maintaining it as well as leading our numerous public programs! There is something for everyone along the 165 miles of trail! Check out our website at www.tahoerimtrail.org and start planning your adventure on this “trail like no other!”

• Tahoe Rim Trail Conditions Page
• California/Nevada SNOTEL report 
• Sierra Avalanche Center
• Hiking the Lake Tahoe Rim Trail