Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 7: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass
~4 days · 31.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 7: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass is known for
Section 7 of Tahoe Rim Trail is an official 52.3 km point-to-point section from Echo Lakes (Echo Lake Trailhead) to Barker Pass Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 22,743 ft to 30,331 ft over 31.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.0 mi · 42%
- Downhill 16.2 mi · 52%
- Flat 2.1 mi · 7%
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 7: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 7: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass scores 18/100, 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 7: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass take?
Most backpackers hike the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 7: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 31.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 7: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass?
The Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 7: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass climbs roughly 4,744 ft total — about 151 ft per mile, topping out near 9,377 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.