21.9 miles
Distance
3,063 ft
Climb
-3,087 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

Recommended route from Olympic Bike store to see the best of Tahoe City trails in 1 day

Detailed Description
Best of Tahoe City is a 22 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Tahoe City California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 26 trails. This route climbs 3,063 ft with a max elevation of 7,876 ft then descends -3,087 ft.
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Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (www.tamba.org)
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Ridelogs
    4
More Stats for Best of Tahoe City mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    7 hr 1 min
  • Altitude change
    -24 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,243 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,284 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,260 ft
  • Grade max
    -37%
  • Grade min
    43.9%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,524 ft
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