Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 5: Kingsbury South Connector to Big Meadow
~3 days · 22.2 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 5: Kingsbury South Connector to Big Meadow is known for
Section 5 of Tahoe Rim Trail is an official 36.9 km point-to-point section from Kingsbury South Connector junction (TRT / Kingsbury South trailhead spur) to Big Meadow Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 24,026 ft to 31,667 ft over 22.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.2 mi · 46%
- Downhill 10.6 mi · 48%
- Flat 1.2 mi · 6%
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 5: Kingsbury South Connector to Big Meadow?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 5: Kingsbury South Connector to Big Meadow 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 5: Kingsbury South Connector to Big Meadow take?
Most backpackers hike the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 5: Kingsbury South Connector to Big Meadow in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 22.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 5: Kingsbury South Connector to Big Meadow?
The Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 5: Kingsbury South Connector to Big Meadow climbs roughly 3,596 ft total — about 162 ft per mile, topping out near 9,724 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.