Near Daggetts Loop and Castle Rock
Lake Tahoe from Castle Rock.
Near Daggetts Loop and Castle Rock
Castle Rock
Near Daggetts Loop and Castle Rock
The Daggett Loop is also a great (and well used) snowshoe trail!
Near Daggetts Loop and Castle Rock
Tahoe Basin and South Tahoe seen from the top of Castle Rock
Near Daggetts Loop and Castle Rock
Castle Rock and Tahoe Basin seen from Daggetts Loop

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Daggetts Loop and Castle Rock

4.8 (9 Ratings)
A solid hike with great vistas overlooking the Tahoe Basin, including views on top of Castle Rock and looking down on it.
7.3
mi
Distance
1,516
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
As of 7/21/2019, there is construction at the beginning of the loop. The loop starts on the other side of the construction, on the northeast side of the the lot.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.29mi
Distance
1,516ft
Elevation Gain
1,516ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
8,090ft
High Point
7,129ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
I asked locals for the best hikes in the area with some good distance. They recommended this one, and they were dead on!This hike included that and great views as well, probably some of the best in the area. I started along the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) toward Castle Rock, and stopped for photos on top of Castle Rock. It's not clear, but you have to go around to the west face of Castle Rock to get on to the top via the Castle Rock Trail.I then followed the TRT further south, and picked up the Daggett Loop Trail that is east of Kingsbury Village. This trail seemed to be well marked, and easy enough to follow with the Mobile App. Stay on the singletrack, and don't follow washouts or service roads.Heads up: The return loop is essentially all uphill. So take some snacks in addition to plenty of water. I rested and took pictures a lot, so the total time for me was about 4 hours.

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