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24.2 miles
Distance
4,037 ft
Climb
-3,983 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
54 ft
Altitude change
6,331 ft
Altitude min
6,567 ft
Altitude start
6,621 ft
Altitude end
-49.1%
Grade max
48.1%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Connecting some of the routes from cold creek to freel, down through corral
Detailed Description
Cold Corral is a 24 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near South Lake Tahoe California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 4,037 ft with a max elevation of 9,718 ft then descends -3,983 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 19, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance24 miles
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Altitude change54 ft
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Altitude min6,331 ft
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Altitude start6,567 ft
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Altitude end6,621 ft
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Climb4,037 ft
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Descent-3,983 ft
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Grade max-49.1%
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Grade min48.1%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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| 4,813 ft |
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