The Mount Rose Summit Trail parking area has bathrooms and informational signs.
The trail begins behind the bathroom building.
A map of the area identifies the numerous trails around Mount Rose and the Tahoe Meadows area.
Climbing to views over Lake Tahoe.
The first portion of the trail is relatively easy and opens to views of the summit.
The Mount Rose Trail.
The Mount Rose Summit towering across a meadow of manzanita.
Several trails intersect with each other along this hike. This first intersection is the only well-signed junction.
A waterfall makes a great place to take a break along the hike.
After leaving the meadow, the trail enters the more rugged and steep portions of the mountain.
Gentle trail is replaced by steep switchbacks up the mountain.
The final steep stretch to the top.
Mount Rose Summit (10,776 ft), with panoramic views over Lake Tahoe and the Reno metro area.
Views of the summit standing above everything else in the vicinity.