Lake Tahoe, CA/NV, California
A 205-mile circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe through the Sierra Nevada. Traverses the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail with massive vertical gain. Four full days and nights on the trail.
| Name | Mile | Elevation | Crew Access | Drop Bag | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockway Summit | 14 | 7,200 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Tunnel Creek | 30 | 7,100 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Spooner Summit | 43 | 7,100 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Daggett Pass | 58 | 7,334 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Star Lake | 72 | 8,800 ft | No | No | — |
| Big Meadow | 85 | 7,600 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Echo Summit | 103 | 7,377 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Barker Pass | 133 | 7,650 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Tahoe City | 150 | 6,230 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Brockway Summit (2nd) | 175 | 7,200 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Segment | Miles | Terrain | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start to Spooner Summit | 0–43 | rolling | moderate | North shore. Settle into a sustainable pace. |
| Spooner to Big Meadow | 43–85 | mixed | hard | East shore high points. Star Lake at night for most. |
| Big Meadow to Barker Pass | 85–133 | mixed | hard | Desolation Wilderness. Remote and beautiful. |
| Barker Pass to Finish | 133–205 | rolling | extreme | Final 70 miles. Sleep deprivation is the crux. |
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