[pct-l] Tahoe Rim Trail

[The Incredible Bulk]

Wow, what a good idea for a trip.  Thanks Mags.
If I am furloughed later this summer, and after I attempt to finish the JMT
in July, I may want to hike the TRT too.

Is there a guide book for the TRT that you can recommend?



On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> As I mentioned in my last e-mail, I plan on doing the TRT.
>
> Why? Because, logistically, it is easy to do, it is a place I haven't been
> in nearly 7 yrs and it looks cool. I plan on seeing if I can spank the thing
> in 5-6 days as well for a personal challenge.
>
> I do have some questions however in terms of getting to the trail/getting
> back.
>
> It is a no-brainer to fly into Reno from Denver. It also looks like the
> best place to start is Tahoe City.
>
> I could google the public transit options from Reno, but I thought I'd see
> if any you  locals may be able to give me a more succint description?
>
> I figure fly in,, take a bus, hopefully get there early enough where I can
> get a few miles in on the trail (10 maybe?) and then start in earnest the
> follow day.
>
> On last day I'll stroll into town, grab a motel, shower and fly back to
> Denver the following morning.  It will be a nice shake down hike for the
> (hopeful) big dance coming up in July. - The Canadian GDT. :)
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Divide_Trail
> http://cwillett.imathas.com/GDT/
>
>
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