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1,365 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
6,867 ft
Altitude min
6,918 ft
Altitude max
6,918 ft
Altitude start
6,877 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
515 ft
Distance climb
797 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
Avg time

Cable Route Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingswood Neighborhood Trails
    Tahoe Vista, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #249005 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11428 in Trail Running
    • #76792 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Singletrack, a few large rocks. Downed trees with rollover logs stacked up. Several signs say "Cable Route: Call before digging"

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 21, 2023 @ 9:53am
Jun 21, 2023
 very wet and swampy around regency extension, lovely everywhere else
Jun 4, 2023 @ 12:29am
Jun 4, 2023
 still lots of snow and very wet
Jan 20, 2023 @ 10:40pm
Jan 20, 2023
Dec 8, 2022 @ 10:03am
Dec 8, 2022
Sep 22, 2020 @ 12:00am
Sep 22, 2020
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        Directions to cable-route trailhead (39.251460, -120.072420)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cable Route

        ▼ Where is Cable Route located?
        Cable Route is located in Kingswood Neighborhood Trails, Tahoe Vista, California, United States. It is part of the Kingswood Neighborhood Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.25146, -120.07242.
        ▼ How hard is Cable Route?
        Cable Route is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cable Route?
        Cable Route has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,867 ft to 6,918 ft.
        ▼ Is Cable Route a point to point trail?
        Cable Route is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cable Route?
        Cable Route is 1,365 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cable Route?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cable Route. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cable Route?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cable Route are:
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cable Route? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cable Route are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cable Route?
        The estimated time to ride Cable Route is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,365 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Cable Route?
        Cable Route is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 367 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 402 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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