TRAIL MAPS
Downloadable/printer-friendly maps and interactive web maps with information on trail use guidelines and restrictions.
BACKPACKING, BIKEPACKING & THRU-HIKING INFO
Info on water sources, camping areas, required permits, shuttles, parking and more.
Urgent: Now Hiring Youth Backcountry Instructors for Summer 2025!
We’re filling our final spot on the Youth Backcountry Instructor team after a late cancellation. This is your chance to turn your love of the outdoors into meaningful work — leading teens on multi-day backpacking trips, teaching backcountry skills, and fostering inclusive, life-changing experiences.
June 27, 2025
Backpacking 101
This two-day, one-night course is perfect for novice backpackers. Learn essential skills to stay safe and comfortable while enjoying the freedom and beauty of Tahoe’s wilderness.
August 3, 2025
Guided Thru Hike
One of our most popular programs, the guided thru hike lets you complete the 170+ mile Tahoe Rim Trail with expert support. This year, we're offering two hikes in August—twice the opportunity for an unforgettable adventure!
Youth Backcountry Camp
Celebrate 18 years of Youth Backcountry Camps! These 4-day, 3-night trips for ages 12–17 build skills, friendships, and unforgettable memories in Tahoe’s wilderness. Programs are offered on a sliding scale, with full scholarships available.
May 31, 2025
Wilderness First Aid Course
Learn important first aid concepts to responding effectively to backcountry injuries and emergencies, and learn how to coordinate a backcountry evacuation.
June 7, 2025
National Trails Day
Join us on June 7th for National Trails Day as we come together to improve our trails! This year, we’ll be working on projects related to a highway crossing reroute at Big Meadow Trailhead. These projects will help us open the new crossing which will offer a safer and more enjoyable trail user experience.
June 8, 2025
Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Join us for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at the historic and stunning Valhalla Tahoe on the shores of Lake Tahoe. This special afternoon brings together our trail community to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, recognize the incredible volunteers and supporters who make our work possible, and look ahead to an exciting season on the trail.
What We Do
The Mission of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association is to maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system, practice and inspire stewardship, and preserve access to the natural beauty of the Lake Tahoe region.
Hiking on the Tahoe Rim Trail
Whether tackling the Tahoe Rim Trail as a 165 mile thru hike or enjoying a leisurely day hike, the amazing vistas, high alpine lakes, meadows and peaks always make for a rewarding experience.
Hit the trail on a guided hike or head out on your own day hike or backpacking trip.
Discover a World-Class Mountain Biking Destination
The Tahoe Rim Trail is an incredibly scenic and diverse mountain bike trail system. Grueling climbs, mellow non-technical trails, and hair-raising downhills can all be found on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Before heading out, make sure to check out local regulations as some portions of the trail, such as designated wilderness areas, aren’t open to bikes.
Experiencing the Tahoe Rim Trail on Horseback
The Tahoe Rim Trail is home to unforgettable memories for equestrians. Some segments present significant challenges so it’s highly recommended that all riders and their livestock have adequate trail experience.
