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      There is a wide variety of terrain just outside the door, from gentle meadow cruising, to challenging uphills, and fun descents. The Tahoe Rim Trail is just 5 miles from the trailhead, and is a beautiful ride or hike that can take you back to Tahoe City. Access Northstar Resort via the Fiberboard Freeway, or do a fun gentle 5 mile loop that suits all ability levels.
      source: Tahoe XC
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Tahoe XC Center google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 27
      • 1
      • 22
      • 8
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 23, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      93
      Trails Mountain Bike
      59
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      54
      Trails Hike
      58
      Trails Trail Running
      59
      Trails Nordic Ski
      34
      Total Distance
      57 miles
      Total Descent
      6,457 ft
      Total Vertical
      889 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,212 ft
      Reports
      729
      Photos
      60
      Ridden Counter
      31,101

      Photos of Tahoe Cross Country Mountain Bike

      trail: Old Ocelot
      19 |
      May 25, 2022 @ 11:55am
      May 25, 2022
      13 |
      May 25, 2022 @ 11:54am
      May 25, 2022
      46 |
      May 25, 2022 @ 11:07am
      May 25, 2022
      44 |
      Oct 31, 2020 @ 1:35pm
      Oct 31, 2020
      15 |
      Aug 4, 2020 @ 9:53am
      Aug 4, 2020
      44 |
      Jul 24, 2020 @ 11:22am
      Jul 24, 2020
      53 |
      Jul 24, 2020 @ 11:22am
      Jul 24, 2020
      52 |
      May 9, 2020 @ 3:50pm
      May 9, 2020

      Videos of Tahoe Cross Country Mountain Bike

      Places 2 MTB: Tahoe City to Olympic Valley
      9:43 | 59 | Jul 21, 2023 , Tahoe City
      Burton Creek Singletrack
      2:50 | 98 | Jun 9, 2022 , Tahoe City
      youtuber Painted Rock, Glass Mountain, & More Tahoe...
      18:29 | 460 | Aug 29, 2018 , Tahoe City

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Dollar Creek Road
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 10:44am
      Oct 1, 2023
      DryHike BenoitjZuvdT
      Meadow Loop Trail (East)
      Sep 8, 2023 @ 9:58pm
      Sep 8, 2023
      IdealTomac2112 SABA
      Dollar Reservoir Trail
      Sep 8, 2023 @ 9:57pm
      Sep 8, 2023
      IdealRain made this trail perfect, tons of...Tomac2112 SABA
      Lower Lakeview Trail
      Sep 8, 2023 @ 9:55pm
      Sep 8, 2023
      VariableThe spots that are dry and loose are...Tomac2112 SABA
      Antone Meadows Trail (North)
      Sep 8, 2023 @ 9:50pm
      Sep 8, 2023
      IdealRunning great after the rain!Tomac2112 SABA
      Upper Orange
      Sep 8, 2023 @ 9:49pm
      Sep 8, 2023
      IdealRunning great after the rain!Tomac2112 SABA
      Ocelot
      Aug 22, 2023 @ 6:39pm
      Aug 22, 2023
      IdealJust rained yesterday! Niceroldog27
      Woop-dee-doo
      Jul 27, 2023 @ 11:15am
      Jul 27, 2023
      DryAndySal
      Special Orange
      Jul 27, 2023 @ 11:15am
      Jul 27, 2023
      DryAndySal
      Antone Meadows Road
      Jul 27, 2023 @ 11:15am
      Jul 27, 2023
      DryAndySal

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      keithncollinsvotetrailOcelot
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 1:13pm
      Nov 15, 2023
      keithncollinsriddentrailOcelot
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 1:13pm
      Nov 15, 2023
      tjpapenfusswishlistrouteTahoe XC to Rim Trail & down Powerline
      Nov 2, 2023 @ 4:34pm
      Nov 2, 2023
      SmokinYodawishlistrouteTahoe XC Big Easy Miles Loop and 1 more
      Oct 30, 2023 @ 10:16am
      Oct 30, 2023
      BeninatiJriddentrailOcelot
      Oct 23, 2023 @ 8:56pm
      Oct 23, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      fatmansegelreportAntone Meadows Trail (North)Fc /
      Sep 26, 2023 @ 2:44pm
      Sep 26, 2023
      windsurfsftrailOcelotFun medium speed flowing trail with a few fun...
      Aug 6, 2023 @ 9:22am
      Aug 6, 2023
      windsurfsftrailWater Tank TrailDouble track with a few optional small hops....
      Aug 4, 2023 @ 10:49pm
      Aug 4, 2023
      zacmototrailStumpy Super GApparently you're not supposed to climb this...
      Oct 16, 2022 @ 1:35pm
      Oct 16, 2022
      studgeektrailStumpy Super GFun flowy route with some fun up/down rock and...
      Sep 29, 2022 @ 8:42pm
      Sep 29, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Tahoe City Neighborhood Trails 51.5 km
      Mount Watson 3 7 6 11.6 km
      Cedar Flat Neighborhood Trails 5 22.3 km
      Painted Rock 8 42.5 km
      Deer Creek 1 52.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike5932 miles4,272 ft16 miles889 ft
      #466#24060715199,164
      E-Bike23 miles171 ft1 mile381 ft
      #2,255#536608501
      Horse5430 miles4,111 ft15 miles889 ft
      #17#163434
      Hike5831 miles4,173 ft15 miles889 ft
      #333#2077125406
      Trail Running5932 miles4,272 ft16 miles889 ft
      #309#1887155938
      Nordic Ski3426 miles2,185 ft11 miles682 ft
      #1,466911,788
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      • Admins: TAMBA, TRTA, Indorhino
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