more stats
4,616 ft
Distance
-830 ft
Descent
00:15:30
Avg time
-832 ft
Altitude change
6,459 ft
Altitude min
7,291 ft
Altitude max
7,291 ft
Altitude start
6,460 ft
Altitude end
-18%
Grade
-45.5%
Grade max
-2.5%
Grade min
4,616 ft
Distance down
00:15:30
Avg time

Clark Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Angora Ridge
    Meyers, California
  • Ref Number
    #17E07
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #133715 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42839 in Trail Running
    • #44023 in Hiking
    • #23200 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,052 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,202 in Trail Running
    • #2,558 in Hiking
    • #1,583 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Extremely steep and loose alpine-style trail dropping down from Angora lookout to Fallen Leaf Lake. This trail ends at private property. Bikes are not permitted to access the private property.

Access Info

Upper trailhead is a bit tricky to locate - look around the back of the fire lookout halfway up Angora Ridge Rd. This trail ends at private property. Bikes are not permitted to access, or cross, the private property.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Clark Trail Trail Reports

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Feb 4, 2020 @ 12:56pm
Feb 4, 2020
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Feb 4, 2020 @ 12:46pm
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Feb 4, 2020 @ 12:40pm
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Aug 27, 2018 @ 3:04pm
Aug 27, 2018
Good shape and all clear. I rode/walked up. Wouldn't recommend uphill travel unless you're a climbing beast. Would be a fun descent!
Sep 28, 2017 @ 1:02pm
Sep 28, 2017
Lots of downed trees forcing some walking, through you'll probably be walking a lot anyways
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on Feb 4, 2020
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to clark-trail trailhead (38.882080, -120.054760)

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      5:21 | 251 | Jul 13, 2025 , Meyers

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      1 Review & Comments

      ylamurto
      Easy blue trail. The description and grade seems to be referring to the nearby Church trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clark Trail located?
      Clark Trail is located in Angora Ridge, Meyers, California, United States. It is part of the Angora Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.88208, -120.05476.
      ▼ How hard is Clark Trail?
      Clark Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clark Trail?
      The trail has 830 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,459 ft to 7,291 ft.
      ▼ Is Clark Trail a point to point trail?
      Clark Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Clark Trail?
      Clark Trail is 4,616 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clark Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clark Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Clark Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clark Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clark Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Clark Trail. The trail is 4,616 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clark Trail?
      Clark Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 97 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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