Ward Creek Blvd To Twin Peaks - 1 member in 2 triplogs has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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| Hiking | 12.10 Miles |
2,190 AEG |
| | Hiking | 12.10 Miles | 6 Hrs 34 Mns | | 1.84 mph |
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| no partners | | | Hiked a section of the Tahoe Rim Trail from Ward Creek up to Twin Peaks with my daughter. Some great one-on-one time with a very special lady. The trail is in great shape and has gentle grades which makes the 2190 elev gain fairly easy. The trail follows Ward Creek for a couple miles before starting the ascent up the side of a ridge towards Twin Peaks. The trail passed through lush meadows with blooming Lupine, Indian Paint Brush and a yellow sunflower like plant. The views from Twin Peaks were fantastic but the Lake Tahoe views were obscured by a heavy haze hanging over the lake. We chose not to make the final climb to the top of the first peak - about 100 ft elev gain. It would have required boulder hopping up a steep slope covered with large sharp cornered rocks/boulders. The additional views gained would (in my opinion) not have been worth the extra effort and risk. This is a nice hike with the trail head only a few miles from Tahoe City. |
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1,646 AEG |
| | Hiking | 3.00 Miles | 2 Hrs | | 1.50 mph |
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| no partners | | | Working on future adventures. Exploring different access trailheads to the wilderness. |
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It's best for a man to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open his mouth and remove all doubt.
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average hiking speed 1.67 mph
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