EstadoNieve

Granite Chief Trail

Hiking in Palisades Tahoe

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Distance
5.8km
Elevation gain
+9m
−591 m
Min / max elevation
1,903–2,489m
Start / end
2,488 → 1,903m

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Elevation profile

1,9002,0502,2002,3502,5001 km2 km3 km4 km5 km5.8 km

Track from OpenStreetMap and heights from the terrain model (Copernicus, 90 m): distance and elevation gain are approximate and may differ from a GPS reading.

Is it a good time for hiking?

Palisades Tahoe · 1,893 m
  • Today
    With caution
    • · gusts of 62 km/h
  • Tomorrow
    Good conditions
    • · no warnings in the forecast

Granite Chief Trail

Before you go

Check the forecast by altitude, not just the valley: it is colder and windier up high. In summer storms build in the afternoon; start early and turn back if the sky closes in. Carry water, sun protection and a warm layer even if it is hot below.

There is not always phone coverage in the mountains: download the map before you go, tell someone your plan and call 112 in any emergency. These data come from OpenStreetMap and the weather forecast; confirm with the resort and official sources.

This is not the resort's official programme: it is what is mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 km of the resort centre. Check opening times on the resort's own website. © OpenStreetMap