Tahoe Rim Trail (CA)

El Dorado County, California, United States

139.4 miles (224.3 km) · 28,943 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance139.4 mi (224.3 km)
Elevation gain28,943 ft (8,822 m)
Average gain208 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb6.5 mi, 1,699 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade57.8%
Runnable59% of the route
Climbs / descents7 climbs, 7 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score16.6 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat12%
Mild uphill16%
Moderate uphill14%
Steep uphill13%
Mild downhill22%
Moderate downhill10%
Steep downhill14%

Questions about Tahoe Rim Trail (CA)

How much elevation gain does Tahoe Rim Trail (CA) have?

Tahoe Rim Trail (CA) has 28,943 ft (8,822 m) of elevation gain over 139.4 miles (224.3 km). That averages 208 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tahoe Rim Trail (CA)?

The difficulty score for Tahoe Rim Trail (CA) is 16.6 of 100. That is harder than 86.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tahoe Rim Trail (CA)?

The longest climb on Tahoe Rim Trail (CA) runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 1,699 ft (518 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.8%.

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