Backpacking in Lake Tahoe?

Hello everybody,

This fall I will be in the area of Lake Tahoe which I'm considering going on a 2-3 day trip. Thing is, I don't know much about the area and I'm wondering if I should be concerned about bears. Do I absolutely need a bear canister if I'm going to be in this area?

My other question is if anyone that's been in the area knows of any relatively secluded trails I can hike on, I very much prefer trails with minimal traffic when I go backpacking and I'm concerned this might be an issue, Lake Tahoe is a popular destination, after all.

Pick a section of the TRT.

You don't need a canister for any section.

They ask you use a canister is all. It's all popular. Good luck. Like many other places, you will leave most people behind after 4 miles or so. Many day hikers go in that far, so after 4PM or so, they leave.

Duane

All of Desolation Wilderness is fun to explore...but teh permit process is a bit challenging. Start now to get the trailhead you want...

Lake Tahoe is loved to death. Unless you go during the shoulder season, after summer, but before ski season, use caution. A better bet would be in little used wilderness areas or National Forests.