Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 8: Barker Pass to Tahoe City
~3 days · 15.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 8: Barker Pass to Tahoe City is known for
Section 8 of Tahoe Rim Trail is an official 26.4 km point-to-point section from Barker Pass Trailhead to Tahoe City (64 Acres Trailhead).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 20,430 ft to 27,782 ft over 15.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.1 mi · 32%
- Downhill 9.4 mi · 60%
- Flat 1.2 mi · 8%
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 8: Barker Pass to Tahoe City?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 8: Barker Pass to Tahoe City scores 11/100, 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 8: Barker Pass to Tahoe City take?
Most backpackers hike the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 8: Barker Pass to Tahoe City in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 15.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 8: Barker Pass to Tahoe City?
The Tahoe Rim Trail — Section 8: Barker Pass to Tahoe City climbs roughly 1,795 ft total — about 113 ft per mile, topping out near 8,510 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.