Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 1: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit
~3 days · 20 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 1: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit is known for
Section 1 of Tahoe Rim Trail is an official 33 km point-to-point section from Tahoe City (64 Acres Trailhead) to Brockway Summit (Brockway West Trailhead).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 20,440 ft to 25,748 ft over 20 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.2 mi · 52%
- Downhill 8.4 mi · 43%
- Flat 1.0 mi · 5%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 1: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 1: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit scores 16/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 1: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit take?
Most backpackers hike the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 1: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 20 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 1: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit?
The Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 1: Tahoe City to Brockway Summit climbs roughly 3,373 ft total — about 169 ft per mile, topping out near 7,884 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.