TRT: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit

Tahoe City to Brockway Summit is a 20-mile point-to-point segment of the 165+ mile Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT). This section of trail begins in Tahoe City, CA and features scenic streams, verdant hillsides, and canyon and lake views. The TRT is a multi-use, non-motorized trail open to hikers, trail runners, backpackers, bikers, and equestrians for most of its length (mountain bikes and equestrians are prohibited from certain sections of the trail). Starting in Tahoe City, the Tahoe Rim Trail climbs through groves of fir, cedar, and aspen trees. It crosses open hillsides covered in manzanita and continues past scenic overlooks with stunning views of Lake Tahoe. The trail descends towards Watson Lake and continues across a rolling terrain through meadows and forests and beautiful seasonal wildflowers.TRAIL CONDITIONSInformation about current trail conditions can be found at https://tahoerimtrail.org/current-trail-conditions/ WATERInformation about water sources along the trail can be found at https://tahoerimtrail.org/water-sources/. FOOD STORAGEBear canisters are strongly recommended for the entire Tahoe Basin area and are required within the Desolation WIlderness. More information about food storage can be found at https://tahoerimtrail.org/current-trail-conditions/. PARKING: Information about parking can be found at https://tahoerimtrail.org/parking/. BIKESMountain bikes are only allowed on certain portions of the TRT. If you are planning to bike along the Tahoe Rim Trail please make sure to check the regulations by visiting https://tahoerimtrail.org/mountain-biking/. PET RESTRICTIONSInformation about pet restrictions can be found at https://tahoerimtrail.org/dogs-on-the-trail/. PERMITS: Information about permits can be found at https://tahoerimtrail.org/regulations-permits/. THE TAHOE RIM TRAIL ASSOCIATION (TRTA)The Tahoe Rim Trail is managed and maintained by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA). Information regarding trip planning, history of the trail, volunteer opportunities and more can be found by visiting https://tahoerimtrail.org/.