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Tahoe Rim Trail landmarks and waypoints

24 named places in 8 trail sections, ordered by approximate route mile. Use the category filters on the permit map to see these same points in Map, 3D and Explore in 3D.

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Section 1

Tahoe City – Brockway Summit

  1. Tahoe City / Truckee River outlet

    ≈ MI 1

    ≈ 6,300 FT · 39.16890, -120.14350

    Lake Tahoe outlet and common start

    WaterTowns & resupply
    Sources

  2. Watson Lake

    ≈ MI 7.2

    ≈ 7,759 FT · 39.22483, -120.13772

    Forest lake and common stop

    WaterCamps & shelters
    Sources

  3. Painted Rock / north-shore views

    ≈ MI 13.9

    ≈ 7,634 FT · 39.23292, -120.12287

    Views toward Lake Tahoe

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 2

Brockway Summit – Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows

  1. Martis Peak lookout area

    ≈ MI 25.6

    ≈ 8,592 FT · 39.28468, -120.01613

    North Lake Tahoe panorama

    Peaks & views
    Sources

  2. Relay Peak

    ≈ MI 31.6

    ≈ 10,338 FT · 39.31440, -119.94690

    Highest point on TRT at over 10,300 ft

    Peaks & views
    Sources

  3. Galena Falls

    ≈ MI 36.7

    ≈ 9,475 FT · 39.31375, -119.92000

    Popular waterfall near Mount Rose

    Water
    Sources

Section 3

Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows – Spooner Summit

  1. Tahoe Meadows

    ≈ MI 43.6

    ≈ 8,740 FT · 39.31320, -119.89710

    High-elevation meadow complex

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

  2. Marlette Peak / lake views

    ≈ MI 51.5

    ≈ 8,161 FT · 39.22333, -119.89941

    Broad east-shore vistas

    Peaks & views
    Sources

  3. Marlette Lake

    ≈ MI 57.6

    ≈ 7,839 FT · 39.17340, -119.90070

    Scenic reservoir and flume history

    WaterHistory & culture
    Sources

  4. Spooner Lake

    ≈ MI 61.9

    ≈ 8,235 FT · 39.13049, -119.89022

    Common east-shore access

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

Section 4

Spooner Summit – Kingsbury South Connector

  1. Snow Valley Peak

    ≈ MI 71.5

    ≈ 9,214 FT · 39.15424, -119.88325

    Open views across Lake Tahoe

    Peaks & views
    Sources

  2. Kingsbury Grade views

    ≈ MI 78.1

    ≈ 8,994 FT · 38.98164, -119.89906

    South-east shore panorama

    Peaks & views
    Sources

Section 5

Kingsbury South Connector – Big Meadow

  1. Star Lake

    ≈ MI 90.2

    ≈ 10,677 FT · 38.87031, -119.90002

    High lake beneath Freel Peak

    WaterCamps & shelters
    Sources

  2. Freel Peak junction / high country

    ≈ MI 95.2

    ≈ 10,872 FT · 38.85743, -119.90014

    Access to Tahoe basin's highest summit

    Peaks & viewsJunctions & access
    Sources

  3. Big Meadow

    ≈ MI 101.7

    ≈ 10,064 FT · 38.86009, -119.96989

    Large meadow and common camp/access

    Junctions & accessLandscapes
    Sources

Section 6

Big Meadow – Echo Lakes

  1. Round Lake

    ≈ MI 112.2

    ≈ 9,224 FT · 38.86285, -120.04240

    Popular alpine lake

    WaterCamps & shelters
    Sources

  2. Showers Lake

    ≈ MI 116.8

    ≈ 8,856 FT · 38.86406, -120.07417

    Scenic lake beneath ridges

    Water
    Sources

  3. Echo Lakes

    ≈ MI 121.7

    ≈ 8,464 FT · 38.86534, -120.10801

    Gateway into Desolation Wilderness

    WaterTowns & resupply
    Sources

Section 7

Echo Lakes – Barker Pass

  1. Aloha Lake

    ≈ MI 131.5

    ≈ 8,112 FT · 38.86650, -120.13840

    Iconic Desolation Wilderness lake

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

  2. Dick's Pass

    ≈ MI 139.6

    ≈ 9,372 FT · 38.90519, -120.13520

    Major Desolation Wilderness pass

    Peaks & viewsJunctions & access
    Sources

  3. Fontanillis / Velma Lakes

    ≈ MI 148.4

    ≈ 8,289 FT · 39.01520, -120.19891

    Dense lake basin

    Water
    Sources

Section 8

Barker Pass – Tahoe City

  1. Twin Peaks / Granite Chief views

    ≈ MI 163.2

    ≈ 6,631 FT · 39.14684, -120.16539

    West-shore high country

    Peaks & views
    Sources

  2. Ward Creek

    ≈ MI 169

    ≈ 6,300 FT · 39.16890, -120.14350

    Final west-shore descent corridor

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

  3. Tahoe City return

    ≈ MI 173.1

    ≈ 6,300 FT · 39.16890, -120.14350

    Completes the TRT loop

    Towns & resupply
    Sources