TYT
California
186Miles
14–22 daysTypical thru-hike
Seasoned hikerExperience
Jul, Aug, SepBest Season
LightCrowds
The TYT links Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite with the Tahoe basin via the Emigrant Wilderness and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, passing through terrain similar to the JMT but with far fewer hikers. No permit lottery required for most of the route.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 186 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Alpine
- Navigation: Route-finding
- Resupply: Sparse
Resources
- View route on CalTopo (download GPX)
- USFS – Humboldt-Toiyabe NF (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Tahoe to Yosemite Trail
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