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Thru-Ride Tahoe Rim Trail 09/23/2019-10/08/2019 2nd California Cavalry Co. F Sacramento Rangers www.californiacavalry.com Thru-ride Tahoe Rim Trail 09/23/2019-10/08/2019 PREFACE September 23, 2019 to October 8, 2019, members of the living history group, 2nd California Cavalry Co. F, Sacramento Rangers (www.californiacavalry.com) set out on a thru-ride of the Tahoe Rim Trail. The riders were Brian Frontella, as 1SGT William Baldwin, Rob Wangberg, as QMSGT Thomas Carter, and Shawn Manville, as PVT. O. H. Cambridge (Shawn is a direct descendant of OH Cambridge). The original Company F patrolled the mountains in and around Lake Tahoe, looking for southern sympathizers and protecting gold shipments. We were able to honor the men of the original company by riding in the area and using tack, uniforms and accoutrements that were reproductions of the original designs. GENERAL INFORMATION There are several publications available for planning purposes. Unfortunately, most are for hikers and bicyclists. They will include equestrians, but the information is minimal. As an example, the publication may say horse trailer parking available, but when scouting one of those parking lots I could just turn my truck around. All publications or available information needs to be verified, double and triple checked. I made at least 10 trips to the Lake Tahoe area. I looked at trailheads, road crossings, talked to TRT people, US Forest service people, and other agencies needed in completing the preparation. This pamphlet is an aide for planning a trip that will take you through beautiful country. It should not be used solely for water sources, campsites or riding distances. You must be willing to change your plans on the trail, ride more miles than planned, or ride less miles than planned. Planning your trip requires you utilize several resources, such as the Tahoe Rim Trail Assc., U.S. Forest Service, and Lake Tahoe Nevada State Parks. All agencies have rules and regulations, some conflicting with others, that must be followed. Detailed planning is a must. You must utilize everything and anything that is available. At minimum, Tahoe Rim Trail paper map, Tahoe Rim Trail website (maps, gps information), Forest Service maps, and a good GPS trail app, we used Guthook. Guthook was indispensable. (Guthook is the official TRTA App.) You must get the most current information available prior to leaving. 1 week prior is not current, 1 day before is current, even that could be outdated. On September 23, 2019 our group started a thru-ride, clockwise, of the TRT trail. There were 3 riders, 1 pack horse and 2 pack mules. The trail conditions I am reporting are from an equestrian rider point of view, and will include water sources and potential campsites for equestrians. I am reporting on general conditions at the time of the thru-ride. The trail conditions changed while we were on the trail, always check with the TRTA office for an updated report. We left Tahoe City on September 23, 2019 and rode clockwise. Our destination for the 1st day was Watson Lake, about 13 miles. The trail is in good condition, no major obstacles or hazards for the horses. There are a lot of low hanging branches and branches protruding over the trail. You will be ducking a lot. We tried to break off branches, dead branches broke off, but the green branches would not budge. We arrived at Watson Lake at around 1730 hrs., covering about 13 miles. Obviously your primary concern for a camp are the horses. You have to think outside of the box. There are very few ideal camps for equestrians. There is a developed campground on the southwest end of Watson Lake, but stock are not allowed in the campground. The trail is part of a forest service road, which goes to the campground, then the trail peels off to the north, there is good signage. About 100’ from the road is a decent area, just east of the trail. We selected this area because it had large enough trees and room for 6 horses. The area is slightly sloped, so you will sleep at an angle. There is another spot that seems to be used frequently and may work for a couple of horses. It is about 100’ farther north. You must keep an open mind and may have to clear away dead wood for your camp and the horses picket line. Watson Lake is the primary water source, but there is a small spring on the south side of the road, about 300’ before the trail leaves the road toward the lake. Riding clockwise from Watson Lake is another potential camp. It is about ½ mile from the lake. There is a creek that may be seasonal and some good grass for the horses. We did not see it until we departed our camp at Watson Lake the next morning. On September 24, 2019 we left Watson Lake for Mud Lake. It is about 18 miles to Mud Lake. We are anticipating no water until Mud Lake, which is why the creek that is about ½ mile from Watson Lake was a pleasant surprise. The trail is in good shape and easily traversed. There are low hanging branches and branches protruding over the trail, which will be the norm for the entire trail. It was a pleasant and fairly easy ride to Hwy 267. We gathered the mules, who we allow to walk freely, prior to crossing Hwy 267. Fortunately, there was a woman at the trailhead who helped us by stopping traffic. We crossed Hwy 267 without incident. Prior to moving on, we checked all tack and adjusted accordingly, at the trailhead on the eastside of Hwy 267. There is room for a horse trailer, if cars park the way they should. The trail from the east side of Hwy 267 is an ascent. The trail is not bad, some rocks and roots, but generally pretty good. It works its way up to a vista point cutoff. After ascending, you will drop down to a creek, at about mile 22 or so. The creek was dry for us, but there was green grass. Horses were able to graze for at least an hour. There is a meadow at mile 23.1, but it was on a hillside somewhat below the trail. Useable, but dry. Trail is almost a continuous ascent. It follows the south side of the mountain and affords great views of Lake Tahoe. There is no water. There is a stretch with shale, be careful. We reached Mud Lake. Gray Lake is about .8 of a mile off the trail. We did not go to Gray Lake. Mud Lake is south of the trail and down the hill a distance. There is a remnant of a trail down to the lake, looks like it has not been maintained. The hillslide is loose and slippery. We went down as safely as we could. Think about “The Man from Snowy River”, you will want to lean back. The lake shore is a mix of sand and small pebbles and footing is good for the horses. This is a year round water source, during an average precipitation year. There is a “reliable spring” near Mud Lake, which we never found. Minimal grass near the lake, but there are plenty of trees for a high line. The night was quiet and comfortable. On September 25, 2019 we left Mud Lake for Tahoe Meadows, about 10 miles. The trail is a continual ascent until the Relay Peak cut off for equestrians. The trail is in good shape, just uphill. The views are spectacular. We reached the highest point of our trip, 10,285 feet. We were able to see both Lake Tahoe and the Truckee area lakes. The equestrian cutoff takes you down a forest service road. It is a descent for the most part. At mile 1.5 from the cutoff is Snow Pond (winter name) or Frog Pond (summer name). It is a year-round lake fed by Third Creek and is a good water source. The banks of the lake are steep, there is not a graduated slope to the water. You may need to use a bucket to water stock. There is plenty of green grass and this site would make a suitable camp. You will continue down the forest service road until reaching the cutoff to rejoin the TRT, it is about 3 miles. We followed the signage regarding equestrians until reaching the Mt. Rose trailhead. Signs said cross Hwy 431, and follow Campground Rd. There is a large sign on the tree across Hwy. 431. You will follow the road for about ¼ mile until the TRT trail. There is a nice post marking the trail, but it has a “no bikes and no equestrians” sign. I contacted the TRT Office and told them we followed the signs and have appeared to reach a dead end. TRTA Note: The trail between Relay Ridge and Tahoe Meadows trailhead is closed to equestrians. If travelling clockwise by horse, leave the TRT at the top of Relay Ridge and continue on the dirt road (Relay Peak Road) that goes as described above past Snow/Frog Pond. This road is closed to the public. Continue on the road past the cutoffs that reconnect with the TRT until you reach Highway 431/Mt Rose Highway. Turn right and follow the highway for about ½ a mile until you reach Tahoe Meadows trailhead on the south side of 431. Rejoin the trail here. For those travelling counterclockwise by horse, simply reverse the directions. Walking along Highway 431 is not ideal, so choose a time when traffic will be low.
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