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Lake Tahoe EIP

Tahoe Rim Trail Visitor Use Monitoring Program

Project Number
03.02.02.0099
Action Priority
Build and Enhance Trail Networks
Implementers
Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Primary Contact
Tommy Rosenbluth (tommyr@tahoerimtrail.org)
Stage
Implementation
Duration
2022 - 2023
Transportation Program Build and Enhance Trail Networks
In 2022, the TRTA installed over 25 trail counters. These counters were placed on all nine Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) segments and connector trails to better understand trail usage. All counters have been collected and data is currently being analyzed and compiled for reporting purposes. To supplement trail counter data, volunteers were also stationed at four different major trailheads of the TRT to collect data on the number of trail users that passed by on busy weekends and to determine day hiking or backcountry camping destinations. Additionally, a backcountry campsite inventory was performed at Star Lake and Showers Lake to better understand illegal camping impacts,

Key Accomplishments

Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project

Threshold Categories

  • Recreation
Task Force Trailhead Ambassadors helping to collect data on trail usage at Spooner South Trailhead. (Timing: During) (~4,704 KB) Credit: Kate Gallaugher Task Force Trailhead Ambassadors helping to collect data on trail usage at Spooner South Trailhead.

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Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $49,043
(Estimated Cost: $78,987)
Lake Tahoe License Plate Prog... (NDSL): $49,043

Photos

During
EcoCounter installed on trail on the north shore. (Timing: During) (~439 KB) Credit: Tommy Rosenbluth
EcoCounter installed on trail on the north shore.
TRTA Interns helping install a trail counter on the north shore. (Timing: During) (~562 KB) Credit: Tommy Rosenbluth
TRTA Interns helping install a trail counter on the north shore.
Project Fact Sheet Data as of 05/05/2024