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1.0 mile
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-502 ft
Descent
00:05:53
Avg time
-482 ft
Altitude change
7,083 ft
Altitude min
7,564 ft
Altitude max
7,564 ft
Altitude start
7,083 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-68.9%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
692 ft
Distance climb
4,488 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:05:53
Avg time

Everest Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tahoe Donner
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #325359 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126438 in E-Biking
    • #326291 in Trail Running
    • #327659 in Hiking
    • #1177 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #10,687 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,771 in E-Biking
    • #13,342 in Trail Running
    • #14,027 in Hiking
    • #99 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Tahoe Donner Association

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Everest is a 1 mile less popular black diamond difficulty mixed trail located near Truckee California. This horse primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 22 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Everest Trail Reports

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Sep 30, 2026 @ 12:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 30, 2026
Vegetatarion has recently been cleared!!! Still steep and loose at top
Aug 29, 2026 @ 2:36pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 29, 2026
Would t recommend the top section. Very overgrown
Jul 26, 2026 @ 2:26pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 26, 2026
Not recommended for riding. top is very steep and loose. then much of the trail is completely overgrown and barely hikeable.
May 22, 2026 @ 6:50am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 22, 2026
May 3, 2026 @ 3:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 3, 2026
Trail system currently closed due to wet conditions
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on Sep 30, 2026
Very Dry
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      Directions to everest trailhead (39.357040, -120.284890)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.6 • 8 miles • 999 ft • 22 • Loop •
      I discovered that this sequence (Motherlode > Fool's Gold > Sidewinder) gives an incredible series...
      ★ 2.0 • 14 miles • 2,574 ft • 15 •
      Some hard and some mellow climbing rewarded by very fun downhill sections.
      ★ 1.5 • 20 miles • 2,567 ft • 33 •
      Definitely some fun bits!

      1 Review & Comments

      DrHog DrHog
      Don't make my mistake and ride up the upper part of Everest. Hike a bike pitch!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Everest located?
      Everest is located in Tahoe Donner, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Tahoe Donner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.35704, -120.28489.
      ▼ How hard is Everest?
      Everest is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Everest?
      Everest has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 502 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,083 ft to 7,564 ft.
      ▼ Is Everest a point to point trail?
      Everest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Everest?
      Everest is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Everest?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Everest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Everest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Everest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Everest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Everest. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Everest?
      Everest is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 224 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 219 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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