Tahoe Meadows Loop Trail,
Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest
The Monkeyflower, Elephant Head, and Shooting Star are just a few of the wildflowers that you can discover here. The Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly is also a regular visitor to the area.
Elevation
The Tahoe Meadows Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,746 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,678 ft. and an elevation range of 68 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 1.2 mi | 8,678 ft | 8,746 ft | 68 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 31 min | 6.7 | 80 ft | 62 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 31 min | 5.2 | 62 ft | 80 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Tahoe Meadows Loop Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Mount Rose NW, NV
- North Topo Map: Mount Rose NE, NV
- Northeast Topo Map: Steamboat, NV
- West Topo Map: Mount Rose, NV
- Topo Map: Washoe City, NV
- East Topo Map: Virginia City, NV
- Southwest Topo Map: Marlette Lake, NV
- South Topo Map: Carson City, NV
- Southeast Topo Map: New Empire, NV
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Tahoe Meadows Loop Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Loop Trail, and Tahoe Rim Trail (Northern Section).
What is the length of the Tahoe Meadows Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.2 miles (1.9 km) or 2,626 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Tahoe Meadows Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 31 minutes in one direction and in 31 minutes in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) may be present in this area. The American dog tick transmits Tularemia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.