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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
An interpretive sign mapping the history of the park marks the trailhead for the Barn Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
The first part of the trail follows an emergency access road before splitting off into a single track trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
Signs mark the trail at forks.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
Much of the path follows the Heavenly Gondolas.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
The Barn Trail is a good hike to quickly head into the forest where the mountains meet the basin near Lake Tahoe.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
At .4 miles in the trail reaches a scenic boulder stack that offers views of the South Lake Tahoe area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
Hiking toward the mountain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
A sign at a fork with a different trail marks the end of the Barn Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
Heavenly Gondolas along the Barn Trail inside Van Sickle Bi State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/04/2025
Views of South Lake Tahoe and Stateline visible from the hike.

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