Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · California, Nevada

Dardanelles Trail

1.4 mi of trail, end to end · about 100 ft of climbing · 200 ft of descent · 7,666 ft–7,822 ft · native material surface · trail No. 18E05A · trail class 2 · typical grade 12-20% · tread 24-36 inches wide

7,816 ft 7,751 ft · 1.4 mi high 7,822 ft

Begins at the forest's mile 0, 38.7623, -120.0053 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins

Meiss Country the Forest Service's write-up

Meiss Country is a primitive, roadless area located on National Forest lands south of the Lake Tahoe Basin and offers a complete wilderness-like experience with beautiful forest meadows, picturesque mountain lakes, and wonderful scenic vistas. From the City of South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 89 south approximately 10 miles to the trailhead. Trailheads are accessible from Luther Pass (Highway 89) on the northern boundary and Carson Pass (Highway 88) on the southern side. Campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are not permitted. Portable propane stoves with on/off valves or switches are allowed with a valid permit .

Restrictions Motorized and mechanized vehicles are prohibited in Meiss Country (this includes motorcycles, bicycles, carts, and strollers).

This hike on fs.usda.gov

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the US Forest Service's National Forest System trails layer (public domain), read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end, and the class, surface, grade and tread width are the forest's own entries where it publishes them - a forest that publishes the centreline alone has none. The trailheads and the points along the way are the Service's recreation points, and the write-ups its own recarea text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the forest's own site before you go.