Join the TRAIL COURTESY TAHOE RIM TRAIL … · Echo Lake to Barker Pass 32.9 Miles SEGMENT...

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Echo Lake to Barker Pass 32.9 Miles SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS Wilderness setting Abundance of lakes Picturesque contrast of granite and water TRAILHEADS Echo Lake: 1 mi. west of Echo Summit on Hwy 50, follow Johnson Pass Rd. for 0.6 mi. Turn north on Echo Lake Rd., follow it 1 mi to Echo Lake. Park in upper lot. Small seasonal resort/store. Alternate Access: Several trails, including Bayview and Eagle Falls, climb the long steep slopes leading up to the TRT from Hwy 89. Barker Pass: From Hwy 89 turn onto Blackwood Canyon Rd. 4 mi. south of Tahoe City. Trailhead is 7.5 mi. from the intersection. Vault toilet. LEAVE NO TRACE Please engage in LNT practices on the trail. 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 3. Dispose of Waste Properly 4. Leave What You Find 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts 6. Respect Wildlife 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors CAUTION Carry a complete TRT or Tahoe Basin map. The map on reverse side is for planning purposes only and not intended for navigation. 267 89 431 28 28 50 50 207 50 89 89 D E P A R T M E N T O F A G R I C U L T U R E F O R E S T S E R V I C E U S TRAIL COURTESY Join the TAHOE RIM TRAIL ASSOCIATION Please fill out this form and send it to the address below. Membership Benefits USE REGULATIONS Bikes are PROHIBITED on the co-located Pacific Crest Trail/Tahoe Rim Trail through this segment and beyond. A USFS permit is required for all entry into Desolation Wilderness. Day use permits are self-issued at trailheads; overnight permits require advanced reservations and/or day-of pick up at a USFS visitor center. CAMPING REGULATIONS Camp within 300' of the trail, at least 200' from all water sources including alpine lakes, and at least 100' from all trails. Please camp in previously impacted sites. Camping is prohibited between US 50 and Desolation Wilderness. A USFS permit is required for camping in Desolation Wilderness. FIRE REGULATIONS Fires are generally prohibited along the Tahoe Rim Trail. A USFS permit is required for camp stoves as fire regulations allow. Fire danger can be extreme and fires, camp stoves and smoking may be prohibited. Check online or call the USFS (530-543- 2600) for current regulations. WATER SOURCES Abundant year round water can be found in the southern half of this segment. North of Middle Velma Lake, there are several sources including Richardson Lake, Phipp's Creek, Miller Creek and Bear Lake Creek. All water found on trail must be treated before drinking. Please do not camp within 200' of water sources. Tahoe Rim Trail Association PO Box 3267 128 Market Street, Suite 3E Stateline, NV 89449 (775) 298-4485 [email protected] tahoerimtrail.org ______________________________________________ Name(s) ______________________________________________ Mailing Address ______________________________________________ City State Zip ______________________________________________ Daytime Phone Email address Method of Payment Check payable to Tahoe Rim Trail Association Visa MasterCard American Express Discover ______________________________________________ Billing Address (if different from above) ______________________________________________ City State Zip ______________________________________________ Credit Card # Exp Date The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible. The mission of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association is to maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system, practice and inspire stewardship and preserve access to the natural beauty of the Lake Tahoe Region. Echo Lake to Barker Pass Annual Membership Levels (check one) Trail Supporter $45 Individual $60 Small Business $60 Family $30 Student/Senior Trail Partner: $100 Individual/Family/Business* Trail Caretaker: $250* Trail Builder: $500 ǂ Trail Steward: $1,000 ǂ * Includes short sleeve T-shirt ǂ Includes fleece vest Vest or T-shirt size (circle one) S M L XL | Gender: M / F Newsletter Subscription Merchandise Discounts Course Discounts Member-Only Outings

Transcript of Join the TRAIL COURTESY TAHOE RIM TRAIL … · Echo Lake to Barker Pass 32.9 Miles SEGMENT...

Echo Lake to Barker Pass32.9 Miles

SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS• Wilderness setting

• Abundance of lakes• Picturesque contrast of granite and water

TRAILHEADSEcho Lake: 1 mi. west of Echo Summit on Hwy 50,

follow Johnson Pass Rd. for 0.6 mi. Turn north on

Echo Lake Rd., follow it 1 mi to Echo Lake. Park in upper lot. Small seasonal resort/store.

Alternate Access: Several trails, including Bayview and Eagle Falls, climb the long steep slopes leading up to the TRT from Hwy 89.

Barker Pass: From Hwy 89 turn onto Blackwood Canyon Rd. 4 mi. south of Tahoe City. Trailhead is 7.5 mi. from the intersection. Vault toilet.

LEAVE NO TRACEPlease engage in LNT practices on the trail.

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 3. Dispose of Waste Properly 4. Leave What You Find 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts 6. Respect Wildlife 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

CAUTIONCarry a complete TRT or Tahoe Basin map. The map on reverse side is for planning purposes only and not intended for navigation.

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TRAIL COURTESYJoin the

TAHOE RIM TRAIL ASSOCIATIONPlease fill out this form and send it to the address below.

Membership Benefits

USE REGULATIONSBikes are PROHIBITED on the co-located Pacific

Crest Trail/Tahoe Rim Trail through this segment

and beyond. A USFS permit is required for all entry

into Desolation Wilderness. Day use permits are

self-issued at trailheads; overnight permits require

advanced reservations and/or day-of pick up at a

USFS visitor center.

CAMPING REGULATIONSCamp within 300' of the trail, at least 200' from

all water sources including alpine lakes, and at

least 100' from all trails. Please camp in previously

impacted sites. Camping is prohibited between US

50 and Desolation Wilderness. A USFS permit is

required for camping in Desolation Wilderness.

FIRE REGULATIONSFires are generally prohibited along the Tahoe Rim

Trail. A USFS permit is required for camp stoves as

fire regulations allow. Fire danger can be extreme and fires, camp stoves and smoking may be prohibited. Check online or call the USFS (530-543-2600) for current regulations.

WATER SOURCESAbundant year round water can be found in the southern half of this segment. North of Middle Velma Lake, there are several sources including Richardson Lake, Phipp's Creek, Miller Creek and Bear Lake Creek. All water found on trail must be treated before drinking. Please do not camp within 200' of water sources.

Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationPO Box 3267128 Market Street, Suite 3EStateline, NV 89449(775) [email protected]

______________________________________________Name(s)

______________________________________________Mailing Address

______________________________________________City State Zip

______________________________________________Daytime Phone Email address

Method of Payment

Check payable to Tahoe Rim Trail Association Visa MasterCard American Express Discover

______________________________________________Billing Address (if diff erent from above)

______________________________________________City State Zip

______________________________________________Credit Card # Exp Date

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is a non-profi t 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible.

The mission of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association is to maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system, practice and inspire stewardship and preserve access to the natural beauty of the

Lake Tahoe Region.

Echo Lake toBarker Pass

Annual Membership Levels (check one)

Trail Supporter $45 Individual $60 Small Business $60 Family $30 Student/Senior

Trail Partner: $100 Individual/Family/Business*

Trail Caretaker: $250*

Trail Builder: $500ǂ

Trail Steward: $1,000ǂ

* Includes short sleeve T-shirtǂ Includes fleece vest

Vest or T-shirt size (circle one) S M L XL | Gender: M / F

• Newsletter Subscription

• Merchandise Discounts

• Course Discounts

• Member-Only Outings

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BIKES PROHIBITEDIn Desolation Wilderness

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Please Camp At Least 200 ft From All Water Sources Including Alpine Lakes

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