ABOUT THE TRAIL
The majority of the trail is a narrow 2' wide path with up to a 10% grade, although there
are some steeper and rockier sections, especially near Mt. Watson and
the Lava Cliffs.
Forest Service roads intersect the trail at several
points, but primary access is from the trailheads at Tahoe City and
Brockway Summit.
The route is marked by light-blue triangular Tahoe Rim
Trail signs at major intersections with roads and other trails.
Between Tahoe City and Brockway Summit, the trail offers fine views of
the Truckee River Canyon. Vistas of Lake Tahoe from this section of the
trail are sporadic, but spectacular.
The Lava Cliffs, 4.5 miles east of Tahoe City, provide a sweeping overlook of the lake and the peaks of the
north shore.
Twelve and a half miles east of Tahoe City lies Watson Lake, a
pleasant spot for fishing, picnicking, and camping. The lake's outlet,
Watson Creek, is thickly fringed with wildflowers in the spring and
summer.
Questions?
Call (775) 232-7933
E-mail: Robert Mathis, RD
