Mountain Bike

25.3 miles

Distance

4,762 ft

Climb

-4,927 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

Presented by the Tahoe Area Mountain 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 with a “Triple Crown Ride” covering 30+ miles with a 5,200 elevation gain. Riders begin the ride climbing up Christmas Valley Trail then descending to Big Meadow trailhead via the Tahoe Rim Trail. Riders then climb up the Rim Trail to the top of Mr Toad's Wild Ride to descend to Corral Trail then climb Fountain Place Rd up to Armstrong Pass before descending Armstrong Connector to Corral Trail Whew! That's a big ride! Are you ready for some trail riding?
Please show respect to hikers and bikers on the Rim Trail and other trails at all times!

source: Tahoe Triple Crown

Detailed Description

TAMBA: Tahoe Triple Crown is a 25 mile popular expert route located near Meyers California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 25 trails. This route climbs 4,762 ft with a max elevation of 8,968 ft then descends -4,927 ft.

Route Supporters

Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association
Maintainer

Local Trail Association

Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (www.tamba.org)

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Past Events

- 23 Jun 2024
Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival
Festival

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Trails in Route

	Christmas Valley Trail				4 miles
	Tahoe Rim Trail (Big Meadow)				2 miles
	Tahoe Rim Trail (Luther Stairs)				2,457 ft
	Big Meadow Trailhead Road				1,368 ft
	South Upper Truckee Road				236 ft
	Tahoe Rim Trail (Grass Lake)				2 miles
	Tahoe Rim Trail (Tucker Flat)				2 miles
	Saxon Creek Trail (Mr. Toad's Wild Ride)				5 miles
	Saxon Creek Road				4,406 ft
	Fountain Cutoff				3,363 ft
	Fountain Place Road				3 miles
	Armstrong Pass Trail				180 ft
	Armstrong Connector Trail				2 miles
	Fountain Place Road				85 ft
	Corral Trailhead				502 ft
	Corral Trail (Upper)				3,143 ft
	Corral Trail (Lower)				1 mile
	Powerline Road				1,480 ft
	Saxon Tie Road				2,641 ft

Details

Riding area

Meyers
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

AM
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Hard
Ridelogs

11

More Stats for TAMBA: Tahoe Triple Crown mountain bike route

Avg time

4 hr 42 min
Altitude min

6,318 ft
Altitude start

6,519 ft
Altitude end

6,355 ft
Grade

-0.1%
Grade max

-76.7%
Grade min

57.3%
Distance climb

12 miles
Distance down

12 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

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Christmas Valley Trail	Jul 6, 2025 @ 1:33pm Jul 6, 2025	Tree down. On upper portion after Dardanelle lake junction but before 1st alternate line. Can get around but need to dismount.
Saxon Creek Trail (Mr. Toad's Wild Ride)	Jul 3, 2025 @ 4:04pm Jul 3, 2025
Saxon Creek Road	Jul 3, 2025 @ 4:04pm Jul 3, 2025
Armstrong Pass Trail	Jul 3, 2025 @ 4:04pm Jul 3, 2025
Tahoe Rim Trail (Grass Lake)	Jul 3, 2025 @ 3:37pm Jul 3, 2025	Tree down about 1 mile from trailhead. Heading towards Toads