Tahoe Rim Trail
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Road trip guide

Lake Tahoe Loop: the drive, the stops and where to sleep

Distance
About 72 miles (116 km)
Time
1–2 days
Best time
June–October

A full circle of North America's largest alpine lake. Lake Tahoe Scenic Byways, California and Nevada.

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Highlights

The route

  1. South Lake Tahoe, CA
  2. Emerald Bay, CA
  3. Tahoe City, CA
  4. Incline Village, NV

Road trip tips

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XCRSN planner: plan the whole drive before you leave. Live corridor fuel, overnight stops, Apple and Google Maps export.

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