Experience fall on the Tahoe Rim Trail

Experience fall on the Tahoe Rim Trail

Staff Report

Free guided hikes are being offered this month along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Pre-registration is required for all hikes. For more information, or to sign up call the Tahoe Rim Trail Association office at (775) 298-0012 or e-mail programs@tahoerimtrail.org.

Saturday:

Yoga in the Aspens

Join Emily Williams, yoga instructor and Tahoe Rim Trail Association director of trail use, for a fall hike through Page Meadows with a one-hour yoga lesson in the heart of the meadow.

Participants must currently be practicing yoga, although all levels are encouraged to attend. Expect to hike 4 miles and bring water, layered clothing, and a yoga mat. Space is limited, register in advance.

Oct. 24:

Spooner Summit Loop

This hike winds gently uphill through a forested ridgeline of trees with occasional filtered views of Spooner Lake and Lake Tahoe. At four miles the trail joins North Canyon Road, while descending through numerous aspen groves and, hopefully, lots of fall colors. Participants must be able to hike 2 miles per hour. The first 4 miles are a gentle uphill climb. The entire hike is a loop about 10 miles long, over moderate terrain. Please leave dogs and children at home for this one.

Oct. 24:

Hoots, Howls & Growls: Family Hike

This hike will follow the 1.2 mile interpretive loop in Tahoe Meadows. Families with children, 5 years and older are welcome.

Expect this easy, level hike to be broken up with games, stories and hands-on activities. For more information, visit the Web site at www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Oct. 31:

Kingsbury Grade to Cold Creek Trail

Enjoy the Tahoe Rim Trail as it meanders gently uphill through mixed forest and across open slopes with stunning views of Carson Valley and Freel Peak on the way to Monument Pass.

Eventually the trail connects with the Cold Creek Trail which meanders downhill along a gently rolling creek for 3 miles to your final destination. Participants must be able to hike 2 miles per hour and tolerate altitude as some sections of the trail are over 9,000 feet.

The hike is 9.5 miles total over moderate terrain, with a car shuttle back to your starting trailhead. Children and dogs need to stay home for this one. Space is limited.