The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) are co-sponsoring this moderately difficult hike (6.5 miles) from the Mount Rose Trailhead to Galena Falls in search of summer birds and spectacular scenery. TINS’ naturalist, Sarah Hockensmith, will share her passion as we take our time to enjoy the birds and soak in great views. Galena Falls will make for a perfect lunch stop while taking in the surrounding alpine meadows with their colorful wildflowers and birds. Possible avian participants include Green-tailed Towhee, Clark’s Nutcracker, Mountain Bluebird, and MacGillvray’s Warbler.

Distance: 6.5 miles

Hike Time: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

TRTA hikes are group hikes, and we do our best to keep the group together. All TRTA guides are volunteers who dedicate a great deal of their time throughout the year sharing their passion for the trail and the outdoors. They are well-trained and experienced so please respect their decisions they make on the trail.