more stats
5,066 ft
Distance
221 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:09:28
Avg time
150 ft
Altitude change
6,748 ft
Altitude min
6,908 ft
Altitude max
6,748 ft
Altitude start
6,900 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
28.3%
Grade min
2,746 ft
Distance climb
1,818 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:09:28
Avg time

Firewalker (West) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tahoe Donner
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Tahoe Donner Association

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Firewalker (West) is a 5,066 ft less popular mixed trail located near Truckee California. Riders describe it as faint trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 221 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Firewalker (West) located?
      Firewalker (West) is located in Tahoe Donner, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Tahoe Donner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.36919, -120.27393.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firewalker (West)?
      Firewalker (West) has 221 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,748 ft to 6,908 ft.
      ▼ Is Firewalker (West) a point to point trail?
      Firewalker (West) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Firewalker (West)?
      Firewalker (West) is 5,066 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firewalker (West)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Firewalker (West). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Firewalker (West)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firewalker (West) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Firewalker (West)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Firewalker (West). The trail is 5,066 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Firewalker (West)?
      Firewalker (West) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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