Chimney Beach Trail,
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Located 6.6 miles from Incline Village, Nevada (NV)
4 Stars
1,072 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
Trails National Management Units Lake Tahoe Basin Chimney Beach Trail

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.

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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 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi6,227 ft6,432 ft205 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
12 min0.00 ft198 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
16 min16.5198 ft0 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 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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Martis Peak, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Rose, NV
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Washoe City, NV
  4. West Topo Map: Kings Beach, CA
  5. Topo Map: Marlette Lake, NV
  6. East Topo Map: Carson City, NV
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Meeks Bay, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Glenbrook, NV
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Genoa, NV

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)

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.