20.9 miles
Distance
3,724 ft
Climb
-5,084 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Loop Christmas Valley before heading down toads

Detailed Description
Christmas Valley to Toads is a 21 mile moderately popular expert route located near Meyers California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 3,724 ft with a max elevation of 8,974 ft then descends -5,084 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
More Stats for Christmas Valley to Toads mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 52 min
  • Altitude change
    -1,359 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,381 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,741 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,381 ft
  • Grade
    -1.2%
  • Grade max
    -76.7%
  • Grade min
    50.3%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Christmas Valley Trail
Sep 14, 2024 @ 3:14pm
Sep 14, 2024
Tree across trail. 14” dbh
Saxon Creek Trail (Mr. Toad's Wild Ride)
Sep 6, 2024 @ 3:06pm
Sep 6, 2024
Saxon Creek Road
Aug 21, 2024 @ 9:54am
Aug 21, 2024
Dry and dusty, lots of logging operations ongoing.
Tahoe Rim Trail (Grass Lake)
Aug 18, 2024 @ 8:42am
Aug 18, 2024
Tahoe Rim Trail (Tucker Flat)
Aug 18, 2024 @ 8:42am
Aug 18, 2024
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