TRTA
100 Miles for Tahoe Virtual Challenge - Run, walk, bike during the month of June
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 6:37am
The Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club (TMMRC) is inviting the public to lace up your shoes and run/walk/hike during the month of June for the 100 Miles for Tahoe Virtual Challenge, a fundraiser benefiting the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.
Each year, TMMRC contributes part of the proceeds from races like Escape from Prison Hill to the TRTA, but these race, like so many others, are canceled for the time being. Still, running isn't canceled, and neither is the need for stewardship and maintenance of the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Poster Contest for a Cause
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 5:18pm
Help the Tahoe Rim Trail Association plant seeds of stewardship around Lake Tahoe by creating a poster to educate the public on how to take care of the environment!
Bring the outdoors in - learn to "Leave No Trace" from your quarantine space
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 10:35am
Disconnect your child from the television and video games and plug them into the outdoors from the comfort of your home and backyard. Bring the outdoors into your home with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s new kid-friendly activities that teach important principles and outdoor stewardship.
Tahoe Rim Trail fundaiser: Boot Scootin' Bash at the Lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 5:22am
Event Date:
June 1, 2019 - 5:30pm
On National Trails Day, join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) at their Boot Scootin Beach Bash in South Lake Tahoe on June 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
They’re fixin’ to have a good time celebrating trails on the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe with a BBQ, contra dance (don’t worry, no experience necessary), laughs, and live music ’til the cows come home – (in Tahoe the cows come home at 9:00 p.m.).
Snow Camping 101 in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 11:35am
Event Date:
March 2, 2019 - 10:00am Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is offering several courses designed to help individuals stay safe while having fun in the backcountry. Please visit the ‘Backcountry Courses’ page at www.tahoerimtrail.org to find out more information and to register.
New Trails and Tree Hunt Guided Hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:13am
Event Date:
August 18, 2018 - 10:00am Let the TRTA and our dear friends at the Sugar Pine Foundation take you on a guided hike through groves of interesting trees. The hike will meet at the Kingsbury South Trailhead (Heavenly’s Stagecoach Lodge) and hike south for a little over 3 miles. Along the hike, experts at the Sugar Pine Foundation will spill their knowledge about the crazy and mysterious life of trees. We will hike back to our cars picking up tidbits of cool facts along the way. Anyone like brand new, beautiful single-track trail with a view you’ve never seen?
Location
Kingsbury South Trailhead
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tea on Top of Tahoe Guided Hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 9:11am
Event Date:
August 3, 2018 - 8:30am The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association invite you to spend a Friday morning combining art and nature on a guided hike to Picnic Rock. Along the trail, participants will dive into wildflower exploration, while stopping frequently to investigate the colorful jewels that grow from Tahoe's soils. We will have tea on top of picnic rock as TINS naturalist, Sarah Hockensmith will lead a brief sketching workshop to invite an artistic nature experience while discovering flower patterns and details you may not otherwise notice.
Location
Brockway Summit Trailhead
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Peak Bagger Deluxe: For the 10,000’+ Crowd
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
July 21, 2018 - 7:30am Have you ever been curious as to what Mt. Lassen looks like from Lake Tahoe? The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is calling all baggers to join them in a challenging guided day hike over two beautiful summits on the Tahoe Rim Trail system, Relay Peak (10,342’) and Mt. Houghton (10,494’) to catch that view.
Throughout the 12-mile loop, expect to see expansive views of Lake Tahoe and as far north as Lassen on a good day, plenty of wildflowers, and they’ll even throw in a waterfall in.
Location
Mt. Rose Trailhead
Highway 437
United States
30° 35' 51.4752" N, 90° 6' 3.3228" W
See map: Google Maps
Who Let the Dogs Out Guided Hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 3:57pm
Event Date:
June 16, 2018 - 9:00am The TRTA is teaming up with local SLT retail stores, Dog Dog Cat and Sports LTD, and local dog trainer, Sandy Mathiesen for this fur-friendly two-mile hike in scenic Van Sickle Bi-State Park on June 16 starting at 9:00 a.m.
This is a great opportunity to learn new canine gear and techniques for a more trail-ready companion, learn how you can support better trail dog behavior, and meet other trail-loving dog owners.
Register Today at https://tahoerimtrail.org/event/who-let-the-dogs-out/
Location
Dog Dog Cat
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd C-17
United States
38° 57' 15.7068" N, 119° 56' 36.0528" W
See map: Google Maps
Full slate of activities to enjoy this weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 7:45pm
Looking for something to do this weekend in South Lake Tahoe? No matter what you like there should be something for your to enjoy!
Saturday, June 2
The first weekend of Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe at Camp Richardson, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More info: http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/26/2018/valhalla-renaissance-faire-south-lake-tahoe-over-two-weekends
National Trails Day community cleanup in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 9:51am
Event Date:
June 2, 2018 - 9:00am The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) and partners, the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association and US Forest Service, are organizing a morning community trailhead cleanup on Saturday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day, the nation’s largest gathering of trails by volunteering cleaning up the South Shore. Volunteers are needed to help remove graffiti off of massive granite boulders and remove garbage on a trail connector into Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
The morning event will wrap up by noon. Register at: tahoerimtrail.org/national-trails-day
Location
Party Rock
Saddle Rd and Adams Way
United States
See map: Google Maps
Opinion: TRTA, USFS and partners more important now than ever
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 10:40am
Non-profit partners of government agencies play a critical role in managing trails, recreation, planning and other essential activities taking place on public lands. Locally, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is the region’s largest non-profit trail organization and has the primary responsibility for managing and maintaining about 200 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails in and around the Tahoe Basin in partnership with the US Forest Service (USFS) and NV State Parks.
Hiking the Tahoe RIm Trail Talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 6:07pm
Event Date:
April 11, 2018 - 6:00pm Feel like you do the same hike, ride, or run every time? Not sure where to look for a new, exciting adventure? Come ask the experts! Let us help you find that perfect weekend hike with the family or a bike ride with amazing views. You've got questions, we've got answers. Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for another installment of the Trail Talk speaker series! This event will feature a panel of TRTA guides and trail enthusiasts just brimming with information to help you find your next Tahoe trail escapade. From a family picnic to an afternoon bike ride, we’ve got you covered.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Rim Trail Expert Talk at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 3:33pm
Feel like you do the same hike, ride, or run every time? Not sure where to look for a new, exciting adventure? Come ask the experts! Let us help you find that perfect weekend hike with the family or a bike ride with amazing views. You've got questions, we've got answers. Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for another installment of the Trail Talk speaker series! This event will feature a panel of TRTA guides and trail enthusiasts just brimming with information to help you find your next Tahoe trail escapade. From a family picnic to an afternoon bike ride, we’ve got you covered.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Funds needed to reroute 1.3 miles of Tahoe Rim Trail/Pacific Crest Trail
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 10:26pm
The rerouting of a 1.3 mile section of the joint Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail near Echo Summit has been proposed in order to move hikers away from the noisy highway and instead traverse the far side of a ridge that offers more pristine views and less traffic noise.
This will be a partnership between the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA), the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA), the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Eldorado National Forest.
National Trails Day celebrated with festival at Spooner Lake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 8:57pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association are co-hosting a celebration of trails on National Trail Day. The event will include: educational booths, talks relating to the outdoors, free gear demos, workshops, raffles and pictures with the TRTA mascot, McLeod the Marmot.
Sample backpacker’s cuisine, participate in stove demos, pack shakedowns and water sugar pine seedlings. Test your rock shaping skills, fix a flat tire, read a map and more.
Full moon hike at Van Sickle Bi-State Park
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2015 - 11:35pm
Members of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be Van Sickle Bi-State Park on August 29 to watch the sun set and the moon rise. They will begin their hike traveling uphill through the historic park and watch as the moon rises from the East over Daggett Summit and passes over the Carson Range.
This hike is for TRTA members only and is limited to the first 15 people to sign up for the free evening.
The Geology of the Tahoe Rim Trail at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 1:28pm
Event Date:
April 28, 2015 - 6:00pm Learn about the Geology of the Tahoe Rim Trail with TRTA Board Member, Dave Schnake during his talk on April 28 starting at 6 p.m. You'll gain an appreciation of the enormous geologic forces that led to the formation of Lake Tahoe in this informative, non-technical presentation of the geologic history of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The varying geology to be discovered as one travels around the Lake on the Tahoe Rim Trail will be highlighted.
Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe snowshoe trek celebrates National Winter Trails Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/02/2015 - 11:40pm
Event Date:
January 10, 2015 - 10:00am
Hiking and exploring aren't just summer sports in Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) will show you how to enjoy those activities as part of National Winter Trails Day on January 10.
They will guide snowshoers through the historic Van Sickle Bi-State Park after meeting at Explore Tahoe Urban Trailhead where participants will learn about the park.
Generation Green of South Lake Tahoe will join the leaders from TRTA as they guide people through the three mile round trip trek, highlighting a variety of winter, forest health, and fire ecology along the way.
Opening ceremony Tuesday for new Tahoe Rim trail link to Mt. Houghton
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 9:25pm
Over 100 volunteers spent 2,000 hours this summer helping to finish the last leg of a multi-year project that connects the Tahoe Rim Trail to Northern Nevada communities.
On Tuesday, October 14, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) will celebrate the completion of a new trail to the summit of Mt. Houghton from the Rim Trail at Relay Ridge. Volunteers built .7 miles of trail from Mt. Rose to the Thomas Creek Trailhead which increases recreational access in the Mt. Rose area.
Tahoe Rim Trail Association has events left to enjoy this summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 9:59pm
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.
Hike or Bike the Tahoe Rim Trail in Bits and Pieces This Summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 10:39pm
Does hiking or biking the 165 miles of the Tahoe Rim Trail seem interesting but rather daunting?
The Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge may be just what the doctor ordered since you have all summer to accomplish the whole trail.
Hikers can choose to walk six easy treks of two to six miles each and become a Tahoe Rim Trail Challenger, or, if they want a bit more challenge, there are six moderate hikes of six to 12 miles each to earn Trail Blazer status.
National Winter Trails Day at Van Sickle State Park
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 6:23am
Event Date:
January 12, 2013 - 10:00am
As part of National Winter Trails Day, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association will host free guided hikes on Jan. 12, 2013 from 10am to 2pm through the newly opened Van Sickle State Park behind Harrah’s Casino at Stateline South Shore Lake Tahoe.
There will also be outdoor gear demonstrations, raffle prizes, and a Warming Party at Explore Tahoe after the hikes.
This South Lake Tahoe event is a family-friendly introduction to snowshoeing and to winter opportunities on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Participants will have to bring their own shoes, snacks, water and warm clothing.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Gets Dirty with Trail Building Day
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 2:10pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will be getting dirty with this month’s community beautification project to help re-build trails in conjunction with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, June 23 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
National Trails Day
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 10:34amJoin the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for the 20th annual American Hiking Society National Trails Day event on June 2 Help the TRTA build trail for the first time this season at Van Sickle Bi-State Park. Volunteers of all skill levels and physical abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate-no prior experience necessary. Volunteers will receive free lunch and are invited to the post-workday celebration at Explore Tahoe including free food and drink.
Friends of the Library offers free Trail Talk
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 4:09pmJoin the Friends of the Library for a free Trail Talk with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association in South Lake Tahoe at the El Dorado County Library on Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. Meet other trail enthusiasts and learn about what the TRTA does from trail building, hiking and youth programs as well as numerous educational opportunities.
We’ll also swap trail stories, so bring a friend! We hope your experience will inspire you to get more involved with this “trail like no other.”
