Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Cold Creek (Upper) Trail
USFSLand Manager
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPowerline
South Lake Tahoe, California -
Ref Number#18E06
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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 TrailDrop, Rock Face
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land OwnerUSFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Upper Cold Creek Trail begins easy and gets progressively more challenging until the final problem is unrideable (in the uphill direction). But along the way, riders get to see amazing rock work, an aspen grove, ferns, and small waterfalls. The real treat is coming down where expert riders can clean the entire trail, but beginners will want to walk.
This trail terminates in the aptly named High Meadow with views of Monument Peak to the north, and Freel Peak and Job's Sister to the south. The meadow itself was the object of a multi-million dollar, multi-year restoration to remove artifacts from cattle grazing operations.
Access Info
Upper Cold Creek Trail is a continuation from Lower Cold Creek Trail and terminates in High Meadow.
Local Trail Association
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trail development & maintenance.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cold Creek Trail (Upper) multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-801 ft
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Altitude min6,953 ft
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Altitude max7,754 ft
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Altitude start7,754 ft
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Altitude end6,952 ft
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Grade-9.4%
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Grade max-44.4%
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat597 ft
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Avg time00:14:05
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Avg reverse time00:42:26
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- Both Directions
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- One Direction
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