Tahoe Rim Trail Association

Trail operations program: maintains and enhances the Tahoe Rim Trail system by organizing and training volunteers to build, maintain, and improve its nearly 200 miles of Trail. In 2022, the trta leveraged the support of 34 active crew leaders and volunteers who contributed 84 days to maintain every mile of the Trail system. The Association built 22,440 feet of new Trail, cleared 643 downed trees from the Trail, installed and/or upgraded 54 Trail signs, and built 637 feet of rockwall.

Trail use programs: promotes environmental stewardship, inspires a love for the lake Tahoe region, and encourages healthy and sustainable living. Trail use programs coordinates opportunities for the public to experience the Trail in many ways including hikes, snowshoe treks, youth programs, several backcountry skills courses such as snow camping 101 and backpacking 101, wilderness medical courses, and other trainings. In 2022, Trail use programs had 22 guided programs which covered 691 miles, 326 people participate in guided events, and trta had 36 active guides.

Education and outreach programs: distribute information about events, programs, and opportunities facilitated by the Association and the Tahoe Rim Trail. In 2022, trta staff and volunteers answered 702 Trail inquiries, provided outdoor education programming to 470 youth, had 120,292 website visitors, 64,783 digital map views, 24,589 social media followers, and engaged 4,829 individuals at trailheads to teach sustainable Trail use.