Experience the Unparalleled Beauty of Lake Tahoe and Its TrailThe Tahoe Rim Trail is a recreational paradise, taking hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians through three wilderness areas, as well as national forests and state park lands. It provides access to an incredible diversity of geology, flora, and fauna-and, of course, miles of unbeatable views of the area along the border of California and Nevada. The most important part of your trip is planning it. Author Tim Hauserman first hiked the complete Tahoe Rim Trail in 1999and has since circumnavigated it three times. Put his expertise to use. Get the most from your time on the trail, and safely traverse a landscape rich in history and alive with nature. Tahoe Rim Trail presents the entire 165-mile trail (and dozens of side trips), divided into 8 sections. The new edition features:Updated maps and trail descriptions Information on difficulty, trail highlights, driving directions, and moreDozens of side trips and historical highlightsDescriptions of the flora and fauna you will seeHundreds of tips for planning your excursion, whether it's a day hike or a backpacking adventureSpecific guidance for mountain bikers, equestrians, and anglersGet the definitive resource for Lake Tahoe's crown jewel; it's endorsed by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.