Chimney Beach Trail,
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
On the east shore of Lake Tahoe, the Chimney Beach Trail is a favorite hike among locals. Parking is limited, a small parking lot is located across the highway from the trailhead.
Elevation
The Chimney Beach Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,432 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,227 ft. and an elevation range of 205 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 0.5 mi | 6,227 ft | 6,432 ft | 205 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 12 min | 0.0 | 0 ft | 198 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 16 min | 16.5 | 198 ft | 0 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 Chimney Beach 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: Martis Peak, CA
- North Topo Map: Mount Rose, NV
- Northeast Topo Map: Washoe City, NV
- West Topo Map: Kings Beach, CA
- Topo Map: Marlette Lake, NV
- East Topo Map: Carson City, NV
- Southwest Topo Map: Meeks Bay, CA
- South Topo Map: Glenbrook, NV
- Southeast Topo Map: Genoa, NV
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Chimney Beach 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 Chimney Beach Trail #18E27 and Trail #18E27.
What is the length of the Chimney Beach Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or 1,072 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Chimney Beach Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 12 minutes in one direction and in 16 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.