The Tahoe Rim Trail offers over 165 miles of trail for hikers.
While it is open year-round, the snow provides a lot more challenges.
The Tahoe Rim Trail association says people should prepare much differently, and make sure you keep safety in mind.
"When it is snowy out here it is like a different forest. So, number one if you are hiking alone you want to make sure people know where you are going. Number two it is not the exact same forest so those landmarks, if you are hiking the exact same spot every time each year, it is going to look different when it is snowing," said Anthony Porter, Communications Director for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.
Porter also says that some of the areas that have been walked on a lot can become pretty slippery or icy.
While the snow isn't deep enough for snowshoes yet, he does recommend brining some kind of lightweight shoe traction shoe to make your hiking experience better.
With so many trails along the Tahoe Rim Trail, there are different activities you can do, and markers you should look out for.
"So, if you want to come up just to sled or for trekking, we have recommended trails for all those things, but there are also certain trails that are marked for winter trekking specifically. A lot of trails might be a little to steep to navigate during the wintertime, so just make sure you are looking out for different kinds of trails," said Anthony Porter.
For people who want to explore more, Porter says the Tahoe Rim Trail Association offers snow camping classes, Nordic skiing classes, and even snowshoe hikes.
Because there is lots of diversity along the Tahoe Rim Trail, Porter says there are plenty of hiking trails for people of all skill levels.
"If you are newer to hiking but still want to get outside in the snow, I'd recommend lower land trails down closer to the lake. Those will offer a lot more views and more flat land. If you want to try and test your challenge and get up into more elevation, you can go along the rim which is the Spooner Summit area and then also the other side of the lake which is closer to Bayview," said Anthony Porter.
To find out more about winter hiking and the Tahoe Rim Trail, you can click here.
