Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 4: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury South Connector
~3 days · 17.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 4: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury South Connector is known for
Section 4 of Tahoe Rim Trail is an official 30.6 km point-to-point section from Spooner Summit (Spooner North Trailhead) to Kingsbury South Connector junction (TRT / Kingsbury South trailhead spur).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23,205 ft to 28,934 ft over 17.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.8 mi · 50%
- Downhill 8.3 mi · 47%
- Flat 0.6 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 4: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury South Connector?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 4: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury South Connector scores 17/100, 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 4: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury South Connector take?
Most backpackers hike the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 4: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury South Connector in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 17.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 4: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury South Connector?
The Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 4: Spooner Summit to Kingsbury South Connector climbs roughly 3,182 ft total — about 180 ft per mile, topping out near 8,819 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.