Why I like the Skyline

[halhiker]

There's no downhill!!

I just got back from Tahoe and climbed Mount Tallac. Great hike if you're ever in the area. It's about ten miles with around 3500 ft. gain and loss. Took four hours RT. But on the hike down I kept thinking, "I hate this downhill crap", "Don't turn your ankle" and "I wish there were a Tram at the top".

In mountain climbing most accidents happen on the descent and I would imagine in hiking it's the same. And that's what's so great about the Skyline; it's uphill all the way.

I wish more hikes were like that.

[Cy Kaicener]

I couldnt agree with you more. In 2004 I did it 55 times. Thats where like changes to addiction. Just imagine if there was a waterfall at Flatrock. The heat never bothered me in my younger days. The downhill is suicidal on summer afternoons.

[guest]

Hal,
As pretty as it is the way I decsend, I even feel the downhill off San Jac, so yes, thank goodness for the ol tram, it's the best $120 we'll ever spend!

(PS, I do find it necessary to do some decent downhills or the muscles can become unbalanced doing Skyline a lot).

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