Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
The trailhead lies just across the road from the parking shoulder on Highway 267.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
The hike begins with switchbacks slowly gaining elevation in the forest with eventual views of Lake Tahoe.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
A large meadow covered in mule's ear lies along the dirt track.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
Most of the hike is along single track on the Tahoe Rim Trail in forested cover.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
High elevation vistas of Lake Tahoe's western shore.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
For the final (and steepest) portion, the route leaves the Tahoe Rim Trail and follows a closed paved forest road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
First views of the Martis Peak Fire Lookout on the final stretch of trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
At 8655' elevation, the Martis Peak Fire Lookout has wide vistas over Lake Tahoe and the northern Sierra Nevada.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
Martis Peak Fire Lookout.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/07/2020
Epic panoramic views from the Martis Peak Fire Lookout.