Category Archives: Western States Trail

hikes on segments of the Western States Trail

Western States Trail – Painted Rock loop from CA-89

Posted on September 5, 2012 by trailhiker

I set out to do a loop hike entitled Western States Trail: Painted Rock Loop, described in one of the hiking guides for the Tahoe area, Afoot & Afield Reno-Tahoe.  I had actually hesitated for some time to try this … Continue reading →

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Western States Trail – Squaw Valley

Posted on June 19, 2012 by trailhiker

This was a group hike of a section of the Western States Trail, starting along CA-89 at the Midway Bridge between the roads to the Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski areas, and ending at Watson Monument on Monument Ridge … Continue reading →

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Auburn to Cool

Posted on May 21, 2012 by trailhiker

The Truckee-based hiking club that I belong to is always ready to start hiking by early May.  Often the biggest challenge so early in the spring is finding routes that are clear of snow.  This year the first hike of … Continue reading →

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Foresthill to Rucka Chucky

Posted on May 16, 2011 by trailhiker

This was a group hike of a portion of the Western States Trail, which may be kind of an informal name for the trail used in the Western States Endurance Run, one of the more renowned ultra-endurance runs.  The run … Continue reading →

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