W6/NS-397 Tahoe Mountain

After climbing the nearby Peak 7008 I drove the short distance to the trailhead for Tahoe Mountain. I started at top of Deveron Way. There seemed to be no restrictions on street parking in the summer in the area.

It appears the forest burned a few years ago.

The trail starts off with some unnecessary switchbacks, then starts climbing up the side of the ridge. There is a network of trails on the mountain, but it was obvious which way to go at all the trail junctions. I made good time up to the crest of the ridge. Spending time at high elevations does have its perks.

Looking at the lake.

On the ridge crest the trail becomes a fire road and goes by a tower. There is a small col between the main summit and the east peak, but it is not very deep. Plenty of trees for shade and antenna supports on the top. HF brought in many contacts like I expected, but not on VHF, which surprised me.

On the side of the mountain.

I took the same route back to the car, then drove down into town, where I promptly got stuck in traffic. South Lake Tahoe on a holiday weekend is not fun driving.

Trailhead: Top of Deveron Way
Website: SOTA Site.
Maps: AA6XA SOTA Hikes map.
Route: Hike up the Deveron Connector Trail, then take the first left and switchback up to the ridge. Turn left again and follow the road to the summit.
Red Tape: None.