25 miles
Distance
5,940 ft
Climb
-6,151 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Presented by Divided Sky and the Tahoe Area Biking Association to fund future trail projects. Under Special Use Permit from the U.S.Forest Service.

The Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival’s signature ride starts Saturday with a “Triple Crown Ride” covering 30+ miles with a 5,200 elevation gain. Riders should arrive at Tahoe Paradise Park between 7:00-8:00am to register for the ride. The ride kicks off as soon as you want to roll after registration, no mass start. Pedal through the finish back to Tahoe Paradise Park, where there will be live music, local food and cold brews waiting for you.

source: Tahoe Triple Crown
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Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (www.tamba.org)
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    Meyers
  • Primary Activity
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    Black Diamond
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More Stats for Tahoe Triple Crown mountain bike route
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  • Altitude end
    6,348 ft
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  • Grade max
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  • Grade min
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  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
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