9.5 miles
Distance
1,715 ft
Climb
-1,697 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
6,367 ft
Altitude min
6,436 ft
Altitude start
6,447 ft
Altitude end
-31%
Grade max
42.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3,110 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Van Sickle loop is a 9 mile moderately popular expert route located near Stateline Nevada. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,715 ft with a max elevation of 7,778 ft then descends -1,697 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Mar 28, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Altitude change
    12 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,367 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,436 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,447 ft
  • Climb
    1,715 ft
  • Descent
    -1,697 ft
  • Grade max
    -31%
  • Grade min
    42.9%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,110 ft

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    youtuber Van Sickle / South Lake Tahoe, CA / MTB
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    youtuber Van Sickle / Lake Tahoe / MTB
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    TRT: Edgewood
    May 25, 2026 @ 9:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    May 25, 2026
    Perfect dirt, no trees down
    Van Sickle Trail
    Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:34pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    Apr 1, 2026
    Pedaled up to 7400', hero dirt and no snow at all. Supposed to get snow tonight but if it's not a lot VS should be firing again in a few days.
    K to K
    Mar 28, 2026 @ 5:45pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    Mar 28, 2026
    Mud/water near creek, alternate route with plank available.
    Buchanan Road Access Trail
    Sep 9, 2025 @ 3:07pm
    Sep 9, 2025
    Not too bad of a climb up Several sections of walking, really fun down, flowey with a little chunk
    K to K to TRT Connector
    May 31, 2025 @ 2:47pm
    May 31, 2025
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