2 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-703 ft
Descent
00:15:05
Avg time
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Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Horse
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Riding AreaCorral
South Lake Tahoe, California -
Ref Number18E09A
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Trail UsageBiking Primary
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay-November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Global Ranking#509 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
Armstrong Connector is a challenging and fast trail with epic vistas. This trail has three distinct sections. The upper section is largely flat in dense trees with tight turns and several optional log rides. The middle section is rocky, fast, often sandy, and traverses the mountain side. Savor the views at the first switchback. The lower section features sweeping high-banked turns.
Access Info
The upper trailhead is on the north side at the end of Fountain Place Rd. (the continuation of Oneidas St.) The terminus is at the parking lot (at the 2 mile maker) on Fountain Place Rd.
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More Stats for Armstrong Connector Trail mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-650 ft
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Altitude min7,054 ft
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Altitude max7,720 ft
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Altitude start7,705 ft
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Altitude end7,054 ft
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Grade-6.945%
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Grade max-33.215%
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Grade min26.87%
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Distance climb1,184 ft
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat311 ft
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Avg time00:15:05
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Avg reverse time00:36:17
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
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- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
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- One Direction
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Trail Report Status
- Access Road/Trail
- White
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
Trail Report Status
- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Trail Head
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Directory Listing
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TTF
Parking
Viewpoint
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Restrooms
eBike Charging Point
Water Fountain/Source
Gate
Trail Sign
Table or Bench
Ladder
Stairs
Bridge
Boardwalk
Camping
Cabin
Lodge
Bear Cache
Dock
Ranger Station
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 499 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 2,600 rides
Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- TTF Rock Face
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jahart138
(Jun 22, 2015 at 11:18)
This makes a run on Corral twice as long. the trail definitely has some very fun sections with some risk/reward choices on it. Problem is, its on an exposed southwest facing slope and gets extremely sandy and blown out almost instantly. For best conditions hit it immediately after a rain.
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geckodudes
(Jun 27, 2020 at 9:57)
Someone suggested peddling up this on another forum. Not really worth it.
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BKRipmo
(Jul 23, 2020 at 22:31)
Great ride today. Armstrong, Corral (upper) or Sidewinder plus Corral (Lower) provide a really solid, evolving ride. Many different sections. The All-rounder rider will enjoy and do well on this trail.
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sterlingjmaynard
(Oct 6, 2020 at 10:05)
Awesome trial! Good technical, drops jumps. Sandy in some parts
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