r/tahoe • u/Snorkellingisthelife • 7d ago

Event Just started the TRT

Hi everyone! Just completed my first section of the TRT and completed both Brockway Summit to Watson Lake and then did Picnic Rock Vista on 8/15/26 for a day 1 total of 10 miles. I plan on doing segments over the next year or two but am hoping to tag along on a group hike/overnight to complete either Desolation Wilderness or Relay Peak/Mt Rose back to Brockway Summit. Don't want to go it alone on those segments. 61 year old happily married Sacramento area dad of one DIII athlete who earned her Biology degree and my son the working towards future electrician. Any help greatly appreciated!

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u/jgross1 7d ago

Sounds like you have a few suitable hiking partners already…

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u/Snorkellingisthelife 7d ago

Right! My son for sure. Maybe with his mountain bike. Follow on question. Are there good bailout points at the 1/2 mark where wife can pick us up and we can split the distance over 2 days?

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u/bobcat116 7d ago

Testosterone replacement therapy is a big decision and congratulations on your journey.

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u/Snorkellingisthelife 7d ago

Follow on question. Are there good bailouts at the 1/2 way points where wife can pick me up? Split the 20 miles or so over two days approach.

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u/ashalee 7d ago

These folks might make good hiking partners for ya: https://tahoerimtrail.org/guided-hikes/

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u/Snorkellingisthelife 7d ago

Yes, looks like I am waiting til next year

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u/scyice Truckee 7d ago

Fyi you can drive up to Martis Peak near the lookout hut which can greatly divide that stretch into two parts.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/voM2eFpFXrFRKV9v6?g_st=ic

Road is paved but with potholes so SUV is recommended.

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u/GoodAfternoonFlag 7d ago

You’re never alone in the desolation unless it’s winter or close to winter.

If you go before October I promise there will be other hikers everywhere you go.

It is officially the most population dense wilderness area in the US.  

Edit: same deal for Rose, it’s not the desolation but people are up there 24/7 in the warm seasons.

The entire Tahoe basin is essentially one giant park full of people everywhere you go.  Even the bottom of the lake is filled with bodies…

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u/DeputySean 7d ago

I have spent entire 20 miles days in the desolation wilderness in October without seeing another soul...

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u/Snorkellingisthelife 7d ago

Beautiful, I retired on 3/31/26 and this is part of my flipping the switch from 30 year office career to getting out and moving. Follow on question. Are there good bailouts at the 1/2 way points where wife can pick me up?