Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 2: Brockway Summit to Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows
~3 days · 19.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 2: Brockway Summit to Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows is known for
Section 2 of Tahoe Rim Trail is an official 32.5 km point-to-point section from Brockway Summit (Brockway West Trailhead) to Mount Rose Summit Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23,025 ft to 33,668 ft over 19.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.6 mi · 59%
- Downhill 7.6 mi · 39%
- Flat 0.5 mi · 3%
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 2: Brockway Summit to Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 2: Brockway Summit to Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows scores 21/100, 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 2: Brockway Summit to Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows take?
Most backpackers hike the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 2: Brockway Summit to Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 19.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 2: Brockway Summit to Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows?
The Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 2: Brockway Summit to Mt. Rose Summit / Tahoe Meadows climbs roughly 4,452 ft total — about 224 ft per mile, topping out near 10,315 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.