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      Strawberry trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Skiing, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Snowshoeing, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Scenery includes lakes, creeks and alpine terrain. Common trail features include rock gardens. Popular destinations include Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, Wrights Lake and Crystal Basin Recreation Area.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Aug 19, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      84
      Trails Mountain Bike
      35
      Trails E-Bike
      11
      Trails Gravel Bike
      9
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      19
      Trails Hike
      37
      Trails Trail Running
      36
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      2
      Trails Downhill Ski
      48
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      90 miles
      Total Descent
      25,186 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,634 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,833 ft
      Reports
      40
      Photos
      35
      Completed Counter
      8,626
      Sub Regions

      Popular Strawberry Mountain Biking Trails

      • 75 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 424 ft • 30 •
      Really nice, mostly rideable trail with some chunky granite features along the way. Feels like it's between Blue Square and Black Diamond difficulty. A bit of hike-a-bike but nothing too killer. Great out and back, but maybe a little...
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 772 ft • 29 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour26 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 764 ft • 27 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 2.0 • 3 miles • 348 ft • 13 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 39 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 602 ft • 12 •
      Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 559 ft • 8 •
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 38 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 372 ft • 6 • • horse
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This horse primary trail can be used both directions.
      • 5 ★ 3.0 • 3,944 ft • 0 ft • 5 • • hike
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Strawberry Mountain Bike Routes

      31 miles • 5,620 ft • 7 • Loop •
      A 30-mile backcounty ride, ridden as a counter-clockwise Lollipop Loop. Essentially one massive climb of...
      6 miles • 1,310 ft • 5 • Loop •

      Photos of Strawberry Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Strawberry Mountain Bike

      youtuber Loon Lake (Eldorado National Forest, CA)...
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      16:19 | 669 | Jul 30, 2018 , Strawberry
      youtuber Loon Lake, CA: Mountain Biking
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      927 | Jun 12, 2017 , Strawberry
      youtuber Loon Lake Mountain Biking Trail Guide
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      1086 | Jul 6, 2016 , Strawberry

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Pony Express Trail (13E19): Forni Creek
      Aug 19, 2026 @ 11:08am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Aug 19, 2026
      Dry Agreed with the previous report - it is a...Mnovasel
      Pony Express Trail (13E19): Eagle Rock
      Aug 19, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Aug 19, 2026
      Dry The trail has been seriously neglected....Mnovasel
      Pony Express Trail (13E19): Wrights Spur (11N26H)
      Sep 22, 2024 @ 11:20am
      Sep 22, 2024
      DryMany trees down, intentionally cut and...Twiddles
      Forni Meadows
      Sep 20, 2024 @ 3:53pm
      Sep 20, 2024
      Idealsierracruiser
      Ice House Bike Trail
      Jun 7, 2024 @ 7:22am
      Jun 7, 2024
      IdealWell maintained trail, freshly raked.sierracruiser
      Old Corral Loop
      Jul 22, 2022 @ 8:59am
      Jul 22, 2022
      DryHike and carry bike over granite...Jeff2ride
      Pony Express Trail - Kyburz to Webber Mill Rd
      May 31, 2021 @ 5:53am
      May 31, 2021
      UnknownLittle overgrown and a couple wash outs. ...brick94513
      Loon Lake Trail
      May 29, 2021 @ 2:51pm
      May 29, 2021
      IdealHike Lots of downed trees and you’ll lose...thegb1212
      Wrights Lake East CG
      Sep 5, 2020 @ 8:20am
      Sep 5, 2020
      Very DryDougdiego
      Lyons
      Sep 5, 2020 @ 8:20am
      Sep 5, 2020
      Very DryDougdiego

      Activity Feed

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      Micadi9kDedifficultyvotetrailactivity #98973947
      Jul 11, 2026 @ 3:06pm
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      Jul 9, 2026 @ 5:28am
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      Recent Comments

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      onetrackmindedcyclisttrailIce House Bike TrailNice trail, albeit short. I would say this is...
      Sep 30, 2025 @ 3:05pm
      Sep 30, 2025
      biggrumbletrailPony Express Trail - Kyburz to Webber Mill RdA bunch of downed trees... Probably 6 trees in...
      May 11, 2024 @ 12:05pm
      May 11, 2024
      DigdougstrailPony Express Trail - Kyburz to Webber Mill Rdrode this on a hard tail in June. Views for...
      Jun 25, 2021 @ 7:44pm
      Jun 25, 2021
      chrisjeanstrailLoon Lake TrailSome loose rock on the climb up from Loon Lake...
      Nov 15, 2019 @ 5:49pm
      Nov 15, 2019
      chrisjeanstrailLoon Lake TrailAmazing riding and scenery. Hard work all the...
      Nov 15, 2019 @ 5:13pm
      Nov 15, 2019

      Local Badges

      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Sierra-at-Tahoe Resortbike parkStrawberry

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike3568 miles9,344 ft27 miles3,468 ft
      #4,952#171354021,217
      E-Bike1125 miles2,185 ft8 miles2,818 ft
      #4,730#15827117
      Gravel Bike920 miles2,343 ft8 miles2,818 ft
      #2,328#102103
      Adaptive Bike25,197 ft200 ft2,546 ft138 ft
      #5,804#2175
      Horse1937 miles3,632 ft13 miles3,153 ft
      #1,353#11114
      Hike3770 miles9,400 ft27 miles3,468 ft
      #3,614#15239281,267
      Trail Running3668 miles9,347 ft27 miles3,468 ft
      #3,598#134394107
      Dirtbike/Moto13 miles62 ft1,040 ft
      #1,217#581311
      ATV/ORV/OHV13 miles62 ft1,040 ft
      #933#42134
      Snowshoe24 miles46 ft1,791 ft1,457 ft
      #1,325#1516
      Downhill Ski4821 miles15,830 ft20 miles3,599 ft
      #284#101,216
      Backcountry Ski13 miles62 ft1,040 ft
      70
      Nordic Ski13,727 ft46 ft1,729 ft43 ft
      9

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Strawberry?
      Strawberry has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Strawberry?
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Strawberry?
      There are 12 parking locations listed in Strawberry. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Strawberry?
      The longest trail in Strawberry is Hellhole at 7.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Strawberry?
      ▼ How many trails are in Strawberry?
      Strawberry has a total of 84 trails. Of those, 35 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Strawberry to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Strawberry?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Strawberry is Hellhole with 1,379 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Strawberry?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Strawberry is Pony Express Trail (13E19): Eagle Rock with 2,011 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Strawberry?
      Strawberry supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Strawberry?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Strawberry is Forni Meadows with an average grade of 3.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Strawberry?
      The overall region status for Strawberry is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 19 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 5
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 6
      • Closed: 7
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Strawberry?
      Yes, Strawberry supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Strawberry?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Strawberry are: View all mountain biking routes in Strawberry.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Strawberry?
      The highest summit in Strawberry is Pyramid Peak at 9,970 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Strawberry?
      The most popular Strava segments in Strawberry are:
      • Union Valley Trail - Big Silver Creek Bridge to Fashoda (167 athletes)
      • Union Valley Trail - Fashoda to Big Silver Creek Bridge (157 athletes)
      • Wolf Creek to Yellow Jacket (132 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Strawberry.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Strawberry?
      There are currently 7 closed trails in Strawberry. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 5
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 6
      • Closed: 7
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Strawberry?
      Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Strawberry. View all adaptive trails in Strawberry for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Strawberry?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Strawberry?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Strawberry are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Strawberry.
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