USA
Tahoe Rim Trail Trailhead at Big Meadow
Trailhead
Well-developed trailhead with paved parking, vault toilets, and trail information kiosks. Starting point for day hikes or multi-day sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail toward Round Top and Meiss Meadows. Large parking area can handle truck-trailer combos. Views of Lake Tahoe through the trees, with wildflower displays in July.
Access via Highway 89 south of South Lake Tahoe, then 5 miles on Forest Service Road 051. Road is paved but narrow with some washboard sections. Snow closure typically December through May. Water available seasonally from nearby creek.
Tahoe Rim Trail southern access
Place Details
| Type | Trailhead |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft) | 8100 ft |
| Nearest town | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
| Miles from pavement | 5.2 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 25 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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