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Alpenglow on the Tahoe Rim Trail is well worth a long day's hike.
Aaron Hussmann

A hiker pauses to take in the scene above Desolation Wilderness' Susie Lake on the Tahoe Rim Trail
Aaron Hussmann

Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe are in abundance on the Tahoe Rim Trail
Aaron Hussmann

Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe are in abundance on the Tahoe Rim Trail
Aaron Hussmann

A hiker pauses to take in the scene above Desolation Wilderness' Susie Lake on the Tahoe Rim Trail
Aaron Hussmann
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Summary
The 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail is arguably one of the most scenic long distance hikes in the country.
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Distance
165.0 miles
Destination Distance From Downtown
18.1 miles
Difficulty
5 of 5 diamonds
Done as a through-hike, the Tahoe Rim Trail can be a strenuous and difficult trek.
Time To Complete
12 days
The amount of days taken to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail depends on your pace. A 12 day trek assumes an average pace of 13.75 miles per day.
Seasonality
Summer and Fall
This through hike is best done in the summer and fall months. Enough snow needs to have melted to make the trail passable in the early summer. A fall hike requires water sources to be plentiful.
Dog Friendly
Yes
This is a strenuous hike for humans. You must be confident in your dog's endurance and stamina to take them on this trip.
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