Lake Tahoe, NV… Kayak Lake Tahoe in seven separate day trip segments in support of the Citizen Science Tahoe app.Join Scott Fitzgerrell and the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Director, Geoff Schladow, as they kayak around Lake Tahoe in support of the Citizen Science Tahoe app. Paddlers will travel counterclockwise in 6-10 mile segments to circumnavigate the lake over seven days. You are welcome to join for as many days as you are able. Paddleboards and canoes are also welcome.
During each day, paddlers will have the chance to collect valuable water quality, algal growth, and microplastics data. Science specialists will be there to update you on the latest findings.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own watercraft, personal protective equipment (floatation device while on the water and a mask while on the land), food, beverages, and planning their own transportation to/from the departure and arrival sites. It may be possible to coordinate pick-up and drop-off logistics.
Please download the Citizen Science Tahoe App prior to joining if you wish to participate in the science data collection.
Social distancing will be observed during this time.
Dates
Monday, June 21, 2021 – Sunday, June 27, 2021
Maps
We recommend that each group or participant purchase or download the Lake Tahoe Water Trail map. Waypoints (WP) in the schedule below refer to this map.
Cleaned, Drained, & Dried Watercraft Only
Visit Tahoe’s Self-Inspections for training for canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and other hand-launched watercraft.
Itinerary (tenatative)
Each day, we will meet at 7:30 AM and depart by 8:00 AM at the following locations.
Day 1 – Monday, June 21
Route: Sand Harbor State Park WP 138 to Carnelian Bay WP 104
Distance: 7 miles
Day 2 – Tuesday, June 22
Route: Carnelian Bay WP 104 to William Kent Beach Access WP 80
Distance: 6.5 miles
Day 3 – Wednesday, June 23
Route: William Kent Beach WP 80 to Chambers Beach WP 64
Distance: 6.5 miles
Day 4 – Thursday, June 24
Route: Chambers Beach WP 64 to Bliss State Park WP 57
Distance: 6 miles
Day 5 – Friday, June 25
Route: Bliss State Park WP 57 to Pope Beach WP 37 *possible detour into Emerald Bay
Distance: 6 miles
Day 6 – Saturday, June 26
Route: Pope Beach WP 37 to Cave Rock WP 1 *pending decision on Glenbrook access
Distance: 8 miles
Day 7 – Sunday, June 27
Route: Cave Rock WP 1 to Sand Harbor WP 138
Distance: 10 miles
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