Tahoe Meadows Trail To Spooner Summit, Tahoe Rim Trail

Tahoe Meadows Trail To Spooner Summit, Tahoe Rim Trail

Tahoe Meadows Trail To Spooner Summit

Location: Incline Village, NV
Difficulty: Hard
Features: Hiking trails, horseback riding, bird watching, bike friendly, incredible scenery

The Tahoe Meadows Trail to Spooner Summit provides an amazing view of the north-south oriented ridge – Lake Tahoe to the west and the Great Basin to the east. The area is surrounded by granite soils with an abundance of wildflowers. You can also see the stunning waters of Marlette Lake en route to Spooner Summit.

The trail starts from the Mount Rose Summit and passes through the Mount Rose Campground and into Tahoe Meadows. The trail will also take you through Chickadee Ridge providing stellar view of the Tahoe Basin and Washoe Valley. The high point of the trail is at the bare rock of Snow Valley Peak. This area is amazing as the aspen groves of North Canyon turn into a vibrant gold sheen. The trail slowly descends into Spooner Summit.

Top 3 Adventure Hacks

1) Enjoy the view

The Tahoe Meadows Trail to Spooner Summit provides an amazing view of the north-south oriented ridge – Lake Tahoe to the west and the Great Basin to the east.

2) Bring a camera

The high point of the trail is at the bare rock of Snow Valley Peak. This area is amazing as the aspen groves of North Canyon turn into a vibrant gold sheen.

3) Be prepared 

The long trek may be lined with bushes or a variety of plant life. Whenever a skin allergy begins to attack, it pays to have a portable camping shower.