Tahoe Rim Trail Association has events left to enjoy this summer

What began as a dream in 1977 is now a 165-mile trail around Lake Tahoe for hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. Retired U.S. Forest Service officer Glen Hampton researched and explored places along the perimeter for the trail to go. He nvestigated aged pathways used by early pioneers, Basque Shepherds, and the Washoe People. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA)was founded in 1981 and construction on the trail began three years later.

The trail now encompasses the ridge tops of the Lake Tahoe Basin, crossing six counties, and two states and overlaps with approximately fifty miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

The public is invited to enjoy the trail in many different ways from becoming a Tahoe Rim Trail Challenger and joining in many events still left this summer. They have contests and things for athletes of all abilities to enjoy on the trail.

Upcoming events:

Aug 1-3: Backcountry Camp-Nevada State Park
Aug 2: Birds, Views, & Falls Hike
Aug 7: Mt. Houghton Trail Construction
Aug 9: Historic Pony Express Giveaway Day
Aug 9: Mt Houghton Trail Construction
Aug 10: Peak of the Rim Full Moon Hike
Aug 10: Full Moon Hike-Tahoe Meadows
Aug 12: Watson Lake Causeway Work Day
Aug 16-17: Back Country Camp Nevada State Park
Aug 16: Hike at Van Sickle Park
Aug 19: Watson Lake Causeway Work Day
Aug 23: Where's McLeod Giveaway Day-Barker Pass

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are volunteer work days as well.