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Tahoe Rim Trail

The Official Guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, and Equestrians
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Tahoe Rim Trail by Tim Hauserman explores the stunning 165-mile hiking trail encircling Lake Tahoe. The guide provides detailed descriptions of the scenic landscapes, practical advice for hikers, and insights into the region's natural history. This book serves as an essential companion for both seasoned adventurers and casual explorers seeking to experience the beauty and challenges of the trail.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for hiking and exploring the great outdoors. It's a comprehensive guide that delves into the scenic beauty and adventure of trekking around Lake Tahoe, offering insights and tips for both seasoned and novice hikers. Perfect for anyone planning a trip or simply yearning to learn more about this breathtaking trail.

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This official guide presents the entire 165-mile trail, divided into 8 sections, complete with detailed maps and essential information.

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Experience the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe and its trail. The Tahoe Rim Trail is one of the world's premier trails—for good reason. It winds completely around the spectacular Lake Tahoe, the highest and largest alpine lake in North America. Along the way, the trail takes you through wilderness areas, national forests, and state parks. The combination of pristine lake and mountain vistas creates breathtaking scenery unlike anywhere else on the planet. This area along the border of California and Nevada is truly an outdoor-adventure paradise.

Whether you're travelling on foot, mountain bike, or horseback, the most important part of your trip is planning it. Put Tahoe resident Tim Hauserman's experience as a longtime hiker and outdoors guide to use. With this book, you can hike, bike, or ride along the peaks and valleys of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Safely traverse a landscape that's rich in history, and enjoy the incredible diversity of geology, flora, and fauna.

The Tahoe Rim Trail presents the entire 165-mile trail (and dozens of side trips), divided into 8 sections. Each entry includes information on difficulty, trail highlights, driving directions, and more. The in-depth descriptions help you know what to expect, while the trail maps ensure that you know where you are and where you're going. You'll appreciate the hundreds of tips for planning your excursion, whether it's a day hike or a backpacking adventure.

Plus, there's plenty of specific details for mountain bikers, equestrians, and anglers. This is the guide you need to plan your next outing; it's endorsed by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.

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Tahoe Rim Trail by Tim Hauserman is praised for being both an informative guide and a rich source of inspiration for exploring this scenic trail. Reviewers appreciate the detailed route descriptions, practical advice, and captivating photographs, highlighting the book's value to both experienced trekkers and beginners planning their adventures around the Tahoe region. The engaging writing style makes it not just a helpful resource but also an enjoyable read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780899979601

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Wilderness Press

Edition: 4th Revised edition

Illustration: Color maps and photos throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Tim Hauserman has been a resident of North Lake Tahoe since 1960. He has hiked and biked in the area for many years and has been a guide for Tahoe Trips and Trails (a private excursion company) and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association. A member of the Tahoe Rim Trail Board of Directors from 1998 to 2007, he became the 11th member of the Tahoe Rim Trail 165 Mile Club in 1999. His other books include Monsters in the Woods: Backpacking with Children, Gertrude's Tahoe Adventure's in Time (a children's book), and Cross- Country Skiing in the Sierra Nevada. He also writes for a variety of local and regional publications. Tim lives on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, where he likes to hike, bike, cross-country ski, kayak, and canoe.

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