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Tahoe Rim Trail

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Embark on a breathtaking loop hiking trail around Lake Tahoe

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 165-mile loop hiking trail that circles the ridge tops surrounding Lake Tahoe. Spanning both California and Nevada, the trail offers sweeping lake views, alpine meadows, granite peaks, and dense pine forests. Visitors can access the trail from multiple trailheads for easy day hikes, mountain biking, or multi-day wilderness backpacking trips.

Quick tip: Start early to secure parking at popular trailheads and carry sufficient water and sun protection.

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