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California
3.3 mi
Distance
1,032 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Western State Tahoe Rim Tie
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The Western State Tahoe Rim Tie is a scenic connector trail that links into the renowned Tahoe Rim Trail system in the Lake Tahoe region. This 3.3-mile route gains over 1,000 feet through mixed conifer forest and alpine terrain, offering hikers access to stunning high-elevation vistas and the broader TRT network. The trail serves as an excellent day hike or connector for longer Tahoe Rim Trail adventures.
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