Tahoe Meadows Loop Trail,
Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest

Located 4.0 miles from Incline Village, Nevada (NV)
4 Stars
2,626 Steps 1  (1.2 mi)
Trails National Forests Humboldt Toiyabe Tahoe Meadows Loop Trail

The Monkeyflower, Elephant Head and Shooting Star are just a few of the wildflowers that you can find here. The Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly is also a regular visitor to the area.

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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 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.2 mi8,678 ft8,746 ft68 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
31 min6.780 ft62 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
31 min5.262 ft80 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mount Rose NW, NV
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Rose NE, NV
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Steamboat, NV
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Rose, NV
  5. Topo Map: Washoe City, NV
  6. East Topo Map: Virginia City, NV
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Marlette Lake, NV
  8. South Topo Map: Carson City, NV
  9. Southeast Topo Map: New Empire, NV

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)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.