Many people prefer to ride this loop counter-clockwise (as mapped) to avoid having to climb up the Daggett Loop Trail (Tahoe Rim Trail: Kingsbury Loop Trail) in the soft decomposed granite that can be quite loose in sections. Sun, 06/23/2019 - 06:35pm, In reply to Is there a women's by AlyKaufman. I believe they added a few sections of small switchbacks in 2019. According to the trail info in 2012 the route was 169+ miles (not sure if that includes the distance between each trailhead when you cross a street or go through Tahoe City). Then decided on a whim to go up higher, with the intention of getting Marlette Peak checked off my list, but once I saw the TRT heading back down I checked the time and decided to follow the TRT back to Spooner Summit. Here is a link to my Strava data (https://www.strava.com/activities/2787213695) for verification. This trail also overlaps with a 50-mile section with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and traverses the Desolation Wilderness. Tom was not a professional athlete; he was a full-time CHP officer at the time (he's since retired); just a really nice guy grateful for any moment he could get on the trails. I carried about 10k calories from the start along with a water filter and the rest of my running gear and took no suppliesalong the way. Some trails or park services may be closed this weekend so check with local authorities before heading out. To access Chickadee Ridge, youd hike further south along the Tahoe Rim Trail from here. This junction is located on the south side of Tahoe Meadows and can be accessed early in the hike if you choose to hike in a counter-clockwise direction. Technical terrain with no alternate lines. Note: The route on the east side of the map diverges significantly from the trail starting at the zigzag fire road up Snow Valley Peak all the way back to the Spooner Summit trailhead. Tahoe Rim Trail Packing List (Part I Solo Hike). I thoroughly enjoyed it! I did this hike counter-clockwise and the other direction would have been better. In normal years, the TRT is rather popular and Id probably cross paths with dozens of hikers each day especially since Id opted to hike the trail counter-clockwise (while 90%+ of hikers go clockwise). After, there is a decent stretch of flat trail that takes you back to Spooner Lake. On July 3rd I set out unsupported for an FKT attempt on the TRT. Moderately steep. 286' Down 26.8 km 60.7 m Up AlyKaufman Anyways, I think it's about time that Tom gets some public credit for his accomplishment. I met Tom during a long run while he was pre-running sections of the TRT in June of 2012, along with his good friend (and one of his pacers for the thru-run) Jared Gagnon. 60.8 m Down, 4.5 mi This hike has been on my radar for years because its one of those great West Coast hikes that creates a loop (like the Wonderland Trail, the Timberline Trail, or the North Circle Loop). 257' Up Worth the 17 miles! Section by Section Guide to the Tahoe Rim Trail. Uneven terrain with small rocks or roots. Having moved to the area recently i have checked out a few other trails (Tallac and Armstrong have been the favorites so far) however, i pass the Spooner Trailhead nearly daily on my way to work, and kept getting more interested each time. akimble818 Some technical terrain and limited alternate lines. No snow anywhere on this route. The TRT is a National Recreation Trail open to hikers, equestrians, and (in some places) mountain bikers. Congrats to Fran from getting out there and finishing! The Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) is a 171-mile long loop trail around Lake Tahoe. I only saw one group of 6 mtbr's on this section of trail. Marlette is honestly such a hidden jewel, I regret not spending more time laid out on the rocks taking in the scenery. Although most thru-hikers attempt this trail clockwise, I opted to go counter-clockwise instead. Luis, Helen Pelster, and others were there at Echo Lake Summit to verify my 11:09 pm finishing time as well. Scroll down to read my daily blogs from the TRT, check out my gear lists, and read some of the lessons I learned along the way! It's as good as anything on the east and south side of the lake. The Tahoe Rim Trail was a perfect solution: its close to the Bay Area where I live and do-able in under two weeksbut still provides the satisfaction of a thru-hike. Total of about 14 miles in 8 hours. Marlette Lake and Tahoe Rim (Spooner) Trail Loop is a 13.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Glenbrook, Nevada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The TRT section had lots of trail runners however. Per the standards of an unsupported run, I will carry all of the food that I will need with me, I will filter drinking water from natural sources along the trail, and I will not have any pacers or companion runners for the duration of the trip. Not pleasant. 648.28 m Up Going counter-clockwise, the incline is steady, but easy. My day-by-day trip report with photos is coming soon. Many people prefer to ride this loop counter-clockwise (as mapped) to avoid having to climb up the Daggett Loop Trail (Tahoe Rim Trail: Kingsbury Loop Trail) in the soft decomposed granite that can be quite loose in sections. Im on a rest day on the trt in Stateline right now and have basically been following in your footsteps. The zigzag up is far steeper than the TRT way up, and worse yet, is completely exposed making the trip up extremely hot in the summer. I was talking with Jenelle a lot over the last few days, as we were trying to figure out when the mileage additions were made to the TRT. Marlette Lake and Tahoe Rim (Spooner) Trail Loop is a 22.0 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Glenbrook, Nevada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Tom got those mileage numbers for each section from the TRT book or website that was available at the time. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. If you are coming from the Sierra at Tahoe ski resort, take Sierra at Tahoe Very ambitious loop for those who prefer something other than the Marlette Lake out & back. We shared a few hours together that day, I let them know I was training for my first TRT100, and Tom casually mentioned he was planning to run the whole TRT, a "bucket list" item for him for many years. Pretty easy going from Spooner Summit to Spooner Lake, moderate climb from Spooner Lake to Marlette Lake. Best of luck & I hope to see you finish in TC in a few days!! 9.4mi, Got lost a couple times because Im not from the area and Im a rookie. Took the jeep road down to Marlette Lake, and returned to Spooner Lake on the North Canyon Road, which is a fairly rapid descent. I'll be raising money fo the Alzheimer's Research Fund through the GoFundMe link provided below. Very steep. I didn't realize what a "big deal" it was until around a week later when four runners (Adam Hewey, Victor Ballesteros, Gary Gellin, and Ben Lewis) set out to run what they were calling the #TRT165 (even though it was over 169)- there were podcasts, news stories, LIVE TRACKING, etc, and as it turned out, 3 of 4 dropped and the one person that finished was Victor, in 53:03. 438.67 m Up An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Fri, 10/18/2019 - 11:20am, In reply to Hey Friends! 912.68 m Down, 4.9 mi Great, great trail! 8mi, Create Recommended Route or Although most thru-hikers attempt this trail clockwise, I opted to go counter-clockwise instead. Overall i would consider this almost to be more moderate than hard- besides the distance, which is quite manageable, the loop itself is not a huge challenge, but a great time offering amazing views. 257' Down Finally, there is a partial loop around Spooner Lake to cap off the day. But there was little to no mention of Tom's remarkable feat in all of this hoopla. Tim Hauserman has been a resident of North Lake Tahoe since 1960. Best decision ever, the views of Marlette, Tahoe, the Sierra, Mt. I resupplied at Tahoe City and Kingsbury. Took the jeep road down to Marlette Lake, and returned to Spooner Lake on the North Canyon Road, which is a fairly rapid descent. It was a good workout, to be sure. I am wondering how water caches on the TRT work? I'll send you both an email. Total of about 14 miles in 8 hours. I continued down to Lake Marlette and there were a lot of bikers riding around the lake. Trail shared with masses of bikes. Fri, 07/03/2020 - 06:56pm, In reply to My name is Jacob Cooper and by jacobcooper. Anyway, congrats Tom! Update: I made the difficult decision to stop after 68 miles after running from Tahoe City to Big Meadow. akimble818 This is because the first 120 My Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) thru-hike required two separate gear lists. I have a gpx route from my Suunto 9 that captured 90% of the route. I can also provide my GPX file if that's helpful. And where do most people cache? Tom is friends with Tim Twietmeyer and he received a lot of helpful beta before his adventure. Im surprised I kept a 3mph pace as it was a very long hike, but no sections were steep by my standards. I'm not sure if his pacers kept track of each sections' actual distance for comparison? You can start at any place of the trail, take in scenic views as you circle Lake Tahoe, and return right back to where you started. Great hike, requiring a real good hot shower on making it home. NOT OKAY! Please explain. Pretty easy going from Spooner Summit to Spooner Lake, moderate climb from Spooner Lake to Marlette Lake. I camped at Mile 96, a bit off-trail from Mile 114.7, at Dicks Pass, and then at Mile 159.4 on my last night before returning to Tahoe City. Sat, 07/04/2020 - 12:57pm, In reply to I plan to make a solo by helenpelster. Instagram: @jacob.cooper.06, jacobcooper Rose, Reno, Carson. just everything. Candice Burt Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 78.35 m Down, 16.6 mi As a follow-up, I was informed there was another time of 45:34 runin 2012 by Tom Flahavan. He did it for personal reasons, sure, but it would still probably be nice to see his name on the leader board where it belongs. Decent flow on downhills after slightly challenging uphills, The section marked green is really a black to go up - big rock stairs I considered adding some days to the start of my hike, but since I already had motel reservations I figured Id just stick with the original schedule. Mon, 07/16/2018 - 12:03pm, In reply to Hello, Your email address will not be published. My name is Adam Kimble and I set out last weekend (10/11/19)to break Kilian's Tahoe Rim Trail supported record from 2009. Will absolutely ride again. 1h 45m, watch parking on tina street. Note that like many trails the TRT has gotten longer (and better!) The TRT is the more strenuous part of the hike, but beautiful among the trees, and once you hit the tundra, the views of the Lake are spectacular. I'm still a bit dead from the run and drive home but will update with the needed info shortly. It's a great trail to take a SUPER minimal amount of stuff (I did it with a Golite Ion pack the second time). Started at Spooner (Hwy 50 just past Hwy 28) on Friday 8/3/12 at 4:50 am and finished at Spooner on Sunday 8/5/12 at 2:24 am, traveled clockwise. 3,714' Up 10.2 km An interesting feature of the trail is that, since it is a loop, one can choose basically any starting/finishing point, and can run in either direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise).

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